The Akkelpur Police Department has recovered the body of an unidentified man from a paddy field in the Akkelpur Upazila of Joypurhat district. On Tuesday, 12 May, the body was found partially buried in the Nischinta crop field, located within Naojor village. Authorities believe the victim was murdered before his remains were concealed in the field with his hands and feet bound.
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Discovery and Police Intervention
The discovery was made on Tuesday afternoon after local residents spotted human remains in the agricultural area. Following a call to the National Emergency Service (999), a police team was dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, officers found the body buried in the ground; however, the burial was shallow, and the victim’s legs were protruding from the soil.
Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Akkelpur Police Station, Shahin Reza, confirmed the incident to the press. He stated that the police have secured the area and initiated the recovery process. Preliminary examinations at the site revealed visible injury marks on several parts of the victim’s body, reinforcing the suspicion of a violent struggle or targeted homicide.
Victim Description and Evidence
| Category | Details |
| Recovery Date | Tuesday, 12 May |
| Location | Nischinta Field, Naojor Village, Akkelpur |
| Gender | Male |
| Apparel | Blue and beige t-shirt, and a lungi |
| Physical Condition | Hands and feet bound; multiple injury marks |
| Estimated Post-Mortem Interval | 2 to 3 days prior to discovery |
| Hospital Assignment | Joypurhat 250-Bed General Hospital |
Local Testimonies and Observations
According to local witnesses, the victim was dressed in a blue and beige t-shirt and a traditional lungi. The state of the body, specifically the bound limbs and the manner of the burial, suggests a deliberate attempt to hide the crime. Based on the decomposition and the state of the remains, it is estimated that the individual was killed approximately two to three days before the discovery.
Ongoing Investigation
The identity of the deceased remains unknown, as no identification documents were found at the scene. OC Shahin Reza informed the media that the body is being transported to the morgue of the Joypurhat 250-Bed General Hospital for a full post-mortem examination. This forensic analysis is expected to provide definitive information regarding the cause and precise time of death.
The Akkelpur Police have launched a formal investigation into the matter. “Legal measures are being taken, and we are working to establish the identity of the man,” OC Shahin Reza noted. Police are also checking missing person reports from neighbouring districts and police stations to determine if the victim was brought to the Naojor village area from elsewhere. No arrests have been made at this stage, and authorities are calling on the public to provide any information that might lead to the identification of the victim or the apprehension of those responsible for the act.