The probe into the rape and murder of Beauty Akhter took a dramatic turn as the Habiganj police chief yesterday said key accused Babul Mia was not the killer. Instead, her father Sayed Ali, uncle Moyna Mia and a hired killer were involved in the murder.

The investigation committee of Beauty Akhter rape and murder has suggested taking departmental action against the first investigation officer of rape and abduction case of the girl for negligence in dealing with the lawsuit.