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Hindu community leader abducted, killed in Bangladesh

Hindu community leader abducted, killed in Bangladesh

People take part in a protest march against the atrocities on religious minorities in Bangladesh. File photo | Photo Credit: PTI A prominent Hindu community leader was allegedly abducted from his home and beaten to death in Dinajpur district in north Bangladesh, a media report said on Friday (April 18, 2025) Also read: ‘Disingenuous attempt’: Delhi responds to Dhaka’s call for protection of Indian Muslims Body of Bhabesh Chandra Roy, 58, a resident of Basudebpur village of Dinajpur, about 330 kilometres northwest of Dhaka, was recovered on Thursday night, The Daily Star said quoting police and family members. Roy’s wife Shantana told The Daily Star that he received a phone call around 4:30 pm and claimed the call was made by the perpetrators to confirm his presence at home. “Approximately 30 minutes later, four men arrived on two motorcycles and allegedly abducted Bhabesh from the premises,” the report said, adding Roy was taken to Narabari village, where he was brutally assaulted. Roy was unconscious when he was sent back home and family members rushed him …