Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Jeweler Murdered; BDO's Driver and Associate Arrested
A jeweler named Swapan was kidnapped and later found dead.
The police have arrested two men who are friends with a government official named Prashant, who is a BDO.
One of the arrested men was the BDO's driver, and the other is a contractor who knows the BDO.
These two men were allegedly present when Swapan's body was disposed of.
Swapan's family has also accused BDO Prashant of being involved.
Another person, who used to work at the BDO's house, told the police that he stole some gold from the BDO and gave it to Swapan.
He also claimed that Swapan melted the gold.
This former worker also said that the BDO and others took him and Swapan to a house and beat Swapan.
The police are using camera footage and witness stories to figure out what happened.
The BDO says he is not involved and that this is a setup.
Two close associates of Rajganj BDO Prashant Barman, identified as his driver Raju Dhali and contractor Tufan Thapa, have been arrested.
The arrests are in connection with the kidnapping and murder of Duttabad gold merchant Swapan Kamilya, who went missing on October 28 and was found dead on October 29.
Police confirmed that BDO Prashant Barman has been named in the FIR, and his role in the case is under investigation.
During interrogation, Raju Dhali confessed that both he and Tufan Thapa were present when Kamilya's body was allegedly dumped.
A staff member at the BDO's house claimed he stole gold from the BDO and gave it to Kamilya, and alleged that Kamilya and he were taken to a house and beaten, with the BDO, his driver, and a contractor present.
- Who
- Swapan Kamilya (jeweler, victim), Prashant Barman (Rajganj BDO, accused), Raju Dhali (BDO's driver, arrested), Tufan Thapa (contractor, arrested), Ashok Kar (staff at BDO's house, witness/accuser)
- What
- Kidnapping and murder of jeweler Swapan Kamilya, with the arrest of two associates of BDO Prashant Barman in connection with the crime. BDO Barman is named in the FIR.
- When
- Kamilya was abducted on October 28 and found dead on October 29. The arrests were made recently, and the two arrested individuals were sent to 12 days of police custody.
- Where
- Kamilya was abducted from Duttabad, Salt Lake, and his body was found in New Town. The alleged assault took place in a house in AB Block, Salt Lake. The arrested driver was detained in New Town, North 24 Parganas.
- Why
- The motive is under investigation. A staff member at the BDO's house confessed to stealing gold from the BDO and giving it to Kamilya, alleging the jeweler melted the stolen gold. This may be linked to the motive.
Police and Victim's Family Allegations
BDO Prashant Barman's Defense
Involvement in Crime
Police and Victim's Family Allegations
The police arrested Raju Dhali, BDO Prashant Barman's driver, and Tufan Thapa, a contractor close to the BDO, in connection with the kidnapping and murder of jeweler Swapan Kamilya. Dhali and Thapa were allegedly present when Kamilya's body was dumped. Kamilya's family filed a complaint naming BDO Barman, and his role is under investigation.
BDO Prashant Barman's Defense
BDO Prashant Barman denies any involvement, claiming the allegations are part of a conspiracy and that the arrested individuals are being harassed. He acknowledges Dhali drives him in Kolkata and Thapa is a contractor he met for official work.
Details of Abduction and Assault
Police and Victim's Family Allegations
A staff member at the BDO's house, Ashok Kar, stated he stole gold from Barman and gave it to Kamilya. Kar alleges Kamilya melted the gold. Kar further claims the BDO, his driver, and a contractor took him and Kamilya to a house in Salt Lake and assaulted Kamilya with belts and sticks.
BDO Prashant Barman's Defense
BDO Barman has not directly commented on the specifics of the alleged assault by Kar but maintains his innocence and denies any wrongdoing.
- Victim
- Swapan Kamilya, gold merchant
- Accused (Key)
- Prashant Barman, Rajganj BDO
- Arrested Individuals
- Raju Dhali (BDO's driver), Tufan Thapa (contractor, associate of BDO)
- Date of Abduction
- October 28
- Body Discovery
- October 29, in New Town
- Evidence Used
- CCTV footage, witness statements, interrogation confessions
- Complaint Filed
- November 4, by Kamilya's family
- Custody of Arrested
- 12 days police custody
