A heinous act of violence in Gaibandha has left the local community shaken, as a lawyer’s assistant was brutally murdered in his own home, raising serious concerns about public safety in the district.
On the evening of 13 February, at approximately 8:00 pm, 40-year-old Amitabh Chandra Sujan, an assistant at the District Judge’s Court, was attacked at his residence in Khamar Ballamjhar village, Ballamjhar Union, Gaibandha Sadar. According to local sources and family members, several masked assailants forcefully entered his property and launched a ferocious assault using a machete, repeatedly striking him on the head and other parts of his body.
Despite desperate attempts by his family to rush him to Rangpur Medical College Hospital, Sujan succumbed to his injuries before reaching medical care. He is survived by his parents, his wife, and two children, with whom he resided in the local area.
Family members revealed that Sujan had been involved in an ongoing land dispute with a local resident, Naresh Chandra, for the past three to four years. They allege that Naresh had issued threats against him in recent months, suggesting that the murder may have been premeditated and connected to this long-standing dispute.
Abdullah Al Mamun, Officer-in-Charge of Gaibandha Sadar Police Station, confirmed that a machete was recovered from the crime scene shortly after a formal complaint was filed. Sujan’s body was sent to Gaibandha General Hospital morgue for post-mortem examination. Investigators are working to ascertain the exact motive, identify suspects, and secure arrests, while a formal investigation is currently underway.
The following table summarises the key facts of the incident:
| Information Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Victim’s Name | Amitabh Chandra Sujan (40) |
| Occupation | Assistant, District Judge’s Court |
| Residence | Khamar Ballamjhar, Ballamjhar Union, Gaibandha |
| Date & Time | 13 February, 8:00 pm |
| Method of Attack | Assault with machete |
| Suspected Perpetrator | Naresh Chandra (related to land dispute) |
| Investigating Police Station | Gaibandha Sadar Police |
| Post-mortem Location | Gaibandha General Hospital Morgue |
Residents have described the murder as “terrifying” and a serious threat to public safety, expressing deep concern over the deteriorating security situation in the area. Authorities have pledged to expedite the investigation and ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice.
The killing has not only devastated Sujan’s family but has also cast a shadow over Gaibandha’s law and order environment. In response, local police and administrative officials have increased their presence and intensified patrols, aiming to restore public confidence and prevent similar acts of violence in the future.