Who is Bhabesh Chandra Roy? Hindu leader kidnapped, killed in Bangladesh | Today news

Body of Bhabesh Chandra Roy, 58, a resident of the Basudebpur village Dinajpur, about 330 kilometers northwest of the Dhaka Hindu leader, kidnapped, killed in Bangladesh, Chandra Roy, a prominent leader of the Hindu community, was allegedly kidnapped in Bangladesh. Bhabesh Chandra Roy was reportedly kidnapped from his home, taken to the Dinajpur district in Northern Bangladesh and beaten to death. The body of Bhabesh Chandra Roy, 58, a resident of the Basudebpur village Dinajpur, about 330 kilometers northwest of Dhaka, was restored on Thursday night, the Daily Star said with police and family members. Who was Bhabesh Chandra Roy? Bhabesh Chandra Roy was the Vice President of the Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad Bangladesh Puja. He was also a prominent leader in the Hindu community of the area. What happened to Bhabesh Chandra Roy? His wife informed that he had received a call to confirm his presence at home. Shantana said the call was made by those who kidnapped and killed Bhabesh Chandra Roy. About some time later, four men arrived at his home on two bikes and kidnapped him. He was taken to Narabari Village where he was beaten. “About 30 minutes later, four men arrived on two motorcycles and allegedly kidnapped Bhabesh from the premises,” the report states, adding that Roy was taken to the town of Narabari, where he was brutally assaulted. Bhabesh Chandra Roy was unconscious when he returned home and family members rushed to a hospital in Dinajpur. However, he was pronounced dead on arrival. The Daily Star quoted Abdus Sabur, officer of the Biral police station, saying that preparations were underway to submit a case. He said police are working to identify and arrest the suspects involved. (With agency input) first published: 19 Apr 2025, 06:53 AM IST