The body of a jewellery shop owner was discovered inside a floating drum in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, according to multiple reports. The deceased has been identified as Niranjan Sutradhar, a Hindu jeweller, Views Bangladesh reports.
The Times of India reports that a Hindu credit union token was found in the pocket of the deceased. Police suspect murder in the case, according to theweek.in.
The body was found in a blue plastic drum, India Today reports. NDTV also covered the discovery, confirming the victim was a Hindu man whose body was found floating in the drum.
Details about the circumstances leading to Sutradhar's death remain limited. Authorities have not released information about potential suspects or a possible motive. The presence of the credit union token in his pocket has been noted in reports, though its significance to the investigation is not yet clear.
The case has drawn attention from multiple news outlets in the region, with coverage focusing on the discovery of the body and the police's suspicion of foul play. The identification of the victim as a local jewellery shop owner has added to interest in the case.
Investigations are ongoing. Further updates are expected as police continue their inquiry into the death. Authorities have not announced any arrests or named persons of interest at this time.
