The body of a 42-year-old rickshaw puller, who had been reported missing, has been recovered from the River Padma in Rajbari district, Bangladesh, prompting suspicions of foul play, including possible robbery-linked homicide.
The deceased, identified as Liton Khan, son of Akkas Khan, was a resident of Radha Kantapur village under Borat Union in Rajbari Sadar Upazila. He earned his livelihood as a rickshaw puller.
According to police, the body was retrieved at around 9:30 a.m. on Sunday (12 April) from the Padma River near the Dokan Khana area of Ura Kandha village in Borat Union. The recovery was carried out after local residents alerted authorities upon spotting a body floating in the river.
Discovery and initial response
Eyewitness accounts indicate that a young man named Ismail noticed the body while going to the river for a morning bath. He immediately informed local residents, who then contacted law enforcement. Following the report, naval police arrived at the scene and recovered the body, later sending it to the Rajbari District Sadar Hospital morgue for post-mortem examination.
Family members identified the deceased after being informed of the recovery.
Timeline of disappearance
Relatives stated that Liton Khan left his home on Saturday evening with his rickshaw, as part of his routine work schedule. However, he did not return home as expected.
Repeated attempts were made by his family to contact him by phone at around 10:00 p.m., 11:00 p.m., and again at approximately 2:00 a.m. All calls went unanswered. Eventually, his mobile phone became switched off, raising alarm among family members, who then began searching for him in nearby areas.
The following morning, they received confirmation that a body had been recovered from the river.
Key details of the case
| Category |
Information |
| Name of deceased |
Liton Khan |
| Age |
42 years |
| Father’s name |
Akkas Khan |
| Occupation |
Rickshaw puller |
| Residence |
Radha Kantapur village, Borat Union, Rajbari Sadar |
| Location of recovery |
Padma River, Ura Kandha area |
| Time of recovery |
Around 9:30 a.m., Sunday |
| Authority involved |
Naval Police |
| Current status |
Body sent for post-mortem |
Police statement and investigation
Officer-in-Charge Uttam Kumar Ghosh of Rajbari Sadar Police Station confirmed that the body had been recovered from the river by naval police and sent to the hospital morgue for autopsy.
He added that, based on preliminary observations, there is a suspicion that the victim may have been killed during an attempted robbery involving his rickshaw. However, he emphasised that the exact cause of death will be determined following the post-mortem report and further investigation.
Authorities have not yet confirmed whether any suspects have been identified, and the case remains under active investigation.
The incident has caused concern among local residents, particularly transport workers, who have expressed fears over safety in the area as police continue their inquiries.
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