Bangladesh: Cousins kill Hindu family of 4 over drug use
What's the story
In a shocking incident in Rangpur, Bangladesh, two men allegedly killed a Hindu family of four after being confronted over drug use on their rooftop. The victims were identified as retired schoolteacher Ganapati Chakraborty (65), his wife Pritilata (50), daughter Agami (23), and son Priyam (12). The suspects, cousins Mughdho and Siddhartha, were arrested after a joint investigation by the Rangpur Metropolitan Police and other agencies.
Crime details
Suspects allegedly used yaba on Ganapati's rooftop
The suspects allegedly entered Ganapati's rooftop through a neighboring building and used Yaba, a potent illicit drug, according to a report by India Today.
When Ganapati confronted them, they strangled him with a gamchha. His wife Pritilata was also killed when she came to investigate the commotion.
Priyam was targeted possibly due to his acquaintance with Siddhartha's younger brother Apurba.
Post-crime activities
Suspects stayed in house for several hours after murders
After the murders, the suspects stayed in the house for six to seven hours. They ate dates and cucumbers from the fridge and took a bath before leaving.
Police found evidence of drug use and food consumption at the scene. Commissioner Mohammad Abdul Mabud said they found "evidence of eating Yaba" and "date seeds" at the crime scene.
Discovery
Bodies found after relatives raised concerns
The bodies of the Chakraborty family were found at around 11:30pm on Saturday from their locked home in Rangpur city.
Ganapati's body was found on the rooftop while Pritilata and Agami were found on the staircase. Priyam's body was recovered from under a bed inside the house.
Relatives had raised concerns after all four mobile phones were switched off since Thursday night, prompting them to visit the house on Saturday night.
Background
Neighbors recall 1st impressions of the family
The Chakraborty family had recently moved into a new three-story house in the area.
Ganapati retired from Rangpur Zilla School on December 31 last year.
Agami had completed her master's degree in English from Rangpur Carmichael College this year, while Priyam was a Class 5 student at Rangpur Zilla School.
Resident Sudhangshu Chandra Das said although Ganapati was friendly and polite, they hadn't formed close ties with many people due to being new to the neighborhood.