Hindu Tea Garden Worker Found Dead With Hands And Legs Tied On Bangladesh Poll Eve

As Bangladesh votes, the death of a Hindu man in Moulvibazar district has raised fresh concerns over the safety of minorities ahead of the polls, according to an India Today report.

The victim, identified as 28-year-old Ratan Sahuakar, worked in the tea gardens of the Champa area. His body was recovered around 10 a.m. on Wednesday. Deep wounds were visible on his body, and his hands and legs were tied. Blood was reportedly still oozing from the injuries when he was found.

Ratan’s co-workers alleged that he was murdered. They said the nature of the injuries and the fact that his limbs were bound pointed to foul play.

Police have begun an investigation into the killing and are trying to determine whether it was linked to the elections or driven by

other motives. So far, no official confirmation has been issued regarding the exact cause or circumstances of the death.

Officials said they are examining all possible angles and gathering evidence to understand what led to the incident. Authorities have not ruled out any possibility at this stage.

Earlier killings of Hindus in Bangladesh

The incident comes just days after the murder of a Hindu businessman in Mymensingh district. The victim, 62-year-old rice trader Sushen Chandra Sarkar, was attacked by unknown assailants inside his shop.

According to police, the attackers hacked Sarkar with a sharp weapon, shut the shop from outside and fled with lakhs of rupees. He was taken to a hospital but was declared brought dead by doctors.