The Italy State Police has launched a nationwide manhunt for a 43-year-old man accused of murdering three members of a Bengali family in Rome's Casalotti district. The suspect, identified as Shahadat Hossain, born May 10, 1983, in Bangladesh, remains at large following the attack on June 26, 2026.
The Victims and Survivor
According to police, the attack claimed the lives of Kamal Uddin (39), his wife Hosne Jahan Momotaj (38), and their 8-year-old daughter Arowa. The couple's 20-year-old son survived the assault and has provided crucial information to investigators about the incident.
Public Safety Alert
Authorities are requesting immediate contact at 3346903295 (Mobile Squad hotline) for anyone with information on Hossain's whereabouts. Police have released the suspect's photograph and personal details to the public as part of the ongoing investigation. Italy's police have intensified border surveillance, establishing heightened checks at key crossing points.
Background on the Suspect
Hossain had been living in Frosinone under a humanitarian residence permit before relocating to Rome approximately six months prior to the murders. According to investigators, he had applied for international protection in Frosinone roughly one year before the incident. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities continue to pursue multiple lines of inquiry.
Legal Process
The Rome Prosecutor's Office has opened a formal case file for triple homicide and aggravated assault. Charges are expected to be finalized once Hossain is apprehended. If convicted, he would face a sentence of life imprisonment under Italian law.
Investigation Status
Since police authorized the publication of Hossain's photograph and details through official channels, the Mobile Squad has received multiple tip-offs from various Italian cities. Officers continue to follow up on every credible lead as the manhunt proceeds across Italy and at international borders.
