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Ombudswoman, ’s investigation on Bangladeshi man’s death ‘on hold’
Anisur Rahman, a 24-year-old Bangladeshi national, died on April 10 after jumping off a fifth-floor balcony during a police raid on the Limassol apartment he was living in with 10 other individuals. The ombudswoman’s independent investigation into his death has been put on hold as the police file was denied to her and is being investigated by an independent authority following a complaint by Kisa NGO. The other individuals found living in Cyprus illegally are detained for possible witness testimony. The landlord of the apartment where Rahman lived has not been found at fault and other tenants continue to live there. Rahman’s death sparked protests in Limassol and Nicosia against racism faced by third-country nationals in Cyprus.
Fire service responds to 31 incidents in 24 hours
Fire crews responded to a total of 31 incidents in a 24-hour period, including 22 fires. One significant blaze engulfed the enclosed balcony of a third-floor apartment in Nicosia, causing extensive damage. Another fire occurred in a prefabricated building in Athienou, spreading to a kitchen and parking area. Lastly, firefighters extinguished a car fire involving a Nissan vehicle on the Paphos-Chada road, which also scorched a nearby patch of dry grass. The cause of each fire is under investigation.
Attempted murder in Nicosia
A 30-year-old woman jumped out of the first-floor balcony to escape her violent husband. Her husband, aged 44, was arrested and remanded in court for eight days.
Woman robbed of , €52,000 in Nicosia phone scam
A 72-year-old woman in Nicosia was scammed out of €52,000 by perpetrators who posed as a surgeon from the Nicosia general hospital and claimed her son needed a surgical procedure due to an alleged accident.
10 arrested after scuffle with police released
Ten people arrested after scuffle with police during protest in Limassol were released on Monday. One police officer was injured with injuries to his pelvis and knee. The protesters were demonstrating over the death of 24-year-old Bangladeshi national Anisur Rahman, who died after jumping from a fifth-floor apartment during a police raid. Police accused the protesters of various offenses, including assaulting a police officer. Police do not require a warrant to enter residential properties for certain purposes.
Probe launched into death of Bangladeshi worker
Ombudswoman Maria Stylianou Lottides has started an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of 24-year-old Anisur Rahman.
Police investigating motive in Frenaros shooting
The Police in Ammochostos are investigating a shooting incident at the residence of a 36-year-old in Frenaros. The perpetrator fired four shots from a firearm, hitting the front of the house and the glass balcony door. The Police are collecting evidence and seeking testimonies from surveillance systems to trace the movements of the perpetrator. The 36-year-old has no disputes with anyone and is cooperating with the investigation.
Second man who jumped from Limassol apartment out of danger, as Anisur’s body to be taken to Bangladesh
The second man who jumped from a fifth-floor apartment during a migrant raid in Limassol is now out of danger, while efforts are being made to repatriate the body of the 19-year-old who died during the operation.
Bangladeshi nationals report abuse in police hands
Police refuted claims of abuse against Bangladeshi nationals after a raid in Limassol that led to the death of Anisur Rahman.