perpetrator
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"The situation is now under control, and the perpetrator will be taken to court today," Chattogram Metropolitan Police spokesman Aminur Rashid told AFP.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
He told the BBC's Shadow World: Stolen Years podcast he was thankful authorities had "finally got the real perpetrator" and that he was equally relieved for the victim.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Interior Minister Anas Khattab said Youssef was the main perpetrator of the massacre and was taken into custody after a "well-executed" security operation.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
There was no immediate word on the identities of the perpetrator or the identify of the person who died.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
More promises that they will find the perpetrator.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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