Murder: Hindu Journalist hacked to death in front of his house in Mymensingh

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Journalist hacked to death in front of home in Mymensingh

A journalist has been hacked to death right in front of his house in the Sadar upazila of Mymensingh. The incident occurred in Tanpara area of Majhipara in Shambhuganj of the upazila around 11:00 am today, Saturday.

The deceased Swapan Kumar Bhadra, 65, was the vice-president of Tarakanda Press Club. Earlier, he used to work as the Tarakanda upazila correspondent for Daily Swajan newspaper published from Mymensingh. He wasn’t working in any media house at the moment.

However, he used to write regularly about different incidents and issues regarding his area on social media, Facebook. Swapan Kumar Bhadra has two sons and a daughter. His younger son is posted in the army.

Family members of the deceased allege that Swapan Kumar Bhadra was murdered in connection to his writings.

About a year ago, there had been also another attack on him. Based on their accusation, the police have detained a youth named Sagar Mia, 18, in the afternoon today. Sagar is the son of Babul Mia from Majhipara village in the upazila.

Nephew of the deceased, Jewel Bhadra said his uncle (Swapan Bhadra) was sitting in front of his house around 11:00 am this morning. At the time he was struck haphazardly with a sharp blade on the head. And, his left wrist was amputated from his arm.

Victims: Murdered Mr. Swapan Bhadra and his family as well as local Hindu people

Location of attack: Tanpara area of Majhipara in Shambhuganj, Mymensingh Sadar upazila, Bangladesh

Date of attack: October 12, 2024 in the morning

News media report: https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/local-news/atufsljkdw

https://www.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/district/7x451w2oyt

Social media report: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=2544608659262271&set=a.173131593076668

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