The body was recovered around 8:00 am on Friday (October 9) from the Tetulbaria area of Nishanbaria Union under Taltali Upazila. Later, relatives identified him.
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Fisherman's body recovered two days after going missing in Payra River
According to local sources, around 10:30 am last Wednesday (October 7), Omar Ali went missing after falling into the river while pulling up hilsa fishing nets and equipment in the Locha area of Amtali Upazila. Another fisherman who was with him tried to rescue him but failed.
After receiving the news, police, fire service, and officials of the Upazila Fisheries Department conducted a rescue operation. However, he could not be found on Wednesday. On Friday morning, locals saw the body floating in the river and informed the police.
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In-charge of Taltali Naval Police Outpost Sagar Bhadra said that after the body was recovered and brought to shore, family members identified it. After completing legal procedures, the body will be handed over to the family.