Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Kolkata Man Dies by Suicide Amidst NRC-Linked Fears
A 63-year-old man named Dilip Kumar Saha was found dead in his home in Kolkata.
His family believes he took his own life because he was worried about being sent back to Bangladesh due to the NRC.
He came to Kolkata from Dhaka a long time ago.
He worked at a school and was very anxious.
Police found a note explaining what happened.
A local politician commented on the event.
Dilip Kumar Saha, 63, was found dead in his Kolkata home.
Family alleges fear of the NRC prompted his suicide.
Saha arrived in Kolkata from Dhaka in 1972.
He worked as non-teaching staff at a private school.
A suicide note was recovered from his room.
- Who
- Dilip Kumar Saha
- What
- Dilip Kumar Saha died by suicide.
- When
- Sunday morning
- Where
- Kolkata, India
- Why
- Reportedly due to fear of deportation related to NRC.
Family/Political Perspective
N/A
Cause of Death
Family/Political Perspective
Attributes the suicide to fear of NRC and potential deportation.
N/A
N/A
- Deceased
- Dilip Kumar Saha
- Age
- 63
- Location
- Kolkata
- Origin
- Dhaka
- Arrival in India
- 1972
- Occupation
- Non-teaching Staff
- Cause of Death
- Suicide
- Alleged Reason
- Fear of NRC
Sources
Man found hanging in Kolkata home, family claims deceased suffering from NRC fear
Kolkata Man Ends Life In NRC - Fear
Man dies by suicide in Kolkata fearing NRC; came from Dhaka in 1972, says family - Telegraph India
63-Year-Old Man Dies By Suicide, 'Feared Being Deported To Bangladesh'
Kolkata man found dead, family says he ended life fearing NRC deportation
‘Panic over NRC’ leads to suicide, he feared being deported to Bangladesh: Family - Telegraph India
Man Who Arrived From Dhaka Decades Ago Found Dead In Kolkata, Family Claims 'Deportation Fears'
Kolkata man hangs himself due to fear of deportation to Bangladesh
