Police in Parbatipur, Dinajpur, say the 32‑year‑old Asaduzzaman struck 55‑year‑old Hindu teacher Manoranjan Roy with a wooden stick while the two sides of a land‑and‑road dispute argued—Roy had come only to calm tempers. The teacher collapsed and died on the spot, authorities confirmed, and his body was sent to Dinajpur Medical College for an autopsy.
The incident unfolded after a reconciliation meeting convened by local leaders; Roy, an assistant head teacher at Chak Sukdebpur Government Primary School, was respected in the area but was attacked despite being uninvolved in the dispute. Police arrested Asaduzzaman the same day and have deployed additional officers to prevent further flare‑ups.
Community leaders in Dinajpur say the attack underscores the vulnerability of minorities in a border district that has seen sectarian violence, including a temple arson in April and a Christian cemetery assault earlier this year. The families of the victims urge the government to strengthen protection for Hindus.
The Dinajpur Criminal Investigation Department will lead the inquiry, and a formal charge sheet is expected to be filed within the next few days. Meanwhile, the local police are reviewing security protocols for mediation meetings in disputed areas.
In the coming week, the court will schedule a hearing on the charges against Asaduzzaman, and the community will hold a vigil to honor Roy’s memory.