17 October, 2026 – Manikganj, Bangladesh — Krishna Kumar Roy, general secretary of the Kanthapara Bazar Sarbojonin Durga Temple Committee, was allegedly assaulted in Kanthapara Bazar under Harirampur Upazila of Manikganj district on Saturday at around noon.
Roy, the son of Biren Kumar of Andharmanik village in Boyra Union, operates a grill workshop in the local market. Following the alleged attack, he was taken to Harirampur Upazila Health Complex for treatment.
Dispute Over Generator Cable
According to several local shopkeepers and traders, a generator cable supplying electricity to the Durga Puja mandap had been wrapped around a jackfruit tree in front of a local timber shop.
When timber shop owner Kabir objected to the cable being placed there, an argument reportedly broke out between him and Roy. Some local residents claimed that Roy punched Kabir during the altercation.
Market traders subsequently informed both parties that they would attempt to resolve the dispute later in the afternoon. However, shortly afterward, Roy was allegedly attacked at his workshop.
Witnesses Describe the Assault
Elem Kazi, who operates a grill workshop next to Roy’s, alleged that several individuals from the Bahalatali area assaulted Roy with iron rods and wooden sticks. He said he and several others rescued the injured man and took him to the hospital.
Swapan Kumar Roy, former joint secretary of the Harirampur Upazila Puja Udjapan Parishad and a local pharmacy owner, confirmed that a dispute had occurred over the generator cable. He said he had heard that Krishna punched Kabir before the subsequent assault.
However, Swapan Kumar Roy stated that he could not confirm the identities of those responsible for the alleged attack.
Market Committee Calls for Legal Action
Mohammad Altaf Hossain, president of the Kanthapara Bazar Committee, and its general secretary, Miraj Member, said the matter had been reported to the administration and that action would be taken in accordance with the law.
Dr. Animesh, an emergency physician at Harirampur Upazila Health Complex, said Krishna was brought to the hospital with injuries and required several stitches to his head.
Police Investigate the Incident
J.E.M. Taufiq Azam, officer-in-charge of Harirampur Police Station, said a police team, including Sub-Inspector Joynal Abedin, had been dispatched to the scene after receiving information about the incident. He added that legal action would be taken against those found responsible.
Sub-Inspector Joynal Abedin confirmed that the incident was under investigation and that he was present at the scene.
