Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Kalimpong Caregiver Killed in Israel, Body Returned After Weeks
Rajiv Acharya was an Indian caregiver working in Israel.
He came from Lower Echhey in Kalimpong.
He had gone abroad to earn money and help his family.
Reports say he was stabbed at the Jerusalem home of an elderly couple he cared for.
The couple’s grandson, Avior Zaken, was arrested by Israeli authorities.
Acharya’s family received his body after waiting for several weeks.
The Indian Embassy said the case is still being investigated.
Local leader Ajoy Edwards asked the Indian government and embassy to help the family get justice.
Rajiv Acharya, a 40-year-old caregiver from Kalimpong, was killed in Israel.
Acharya was reportedly stabbed at the Jerusalem home of an elderly couple he cared for.
Israeli authorities arrested 31-year-old Avior Zaken, the couple’s grandson, in connection with the case.
Acharya’s family reportedly received his body after weeks of waiting and distress.
The Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv said an investigation is ongoing to establish the facts and circumstances.
- Who
- Rajiv Acharya, an Indian caregiver from Kalimpong, was killed; Israeli authorities arrested Avior Zaken in connection with the case.
- What
- Acharya was reportedly stabbed while caring for an elderly couple in Jerusalem.
- When
- The Indian Embassy and Ajoy Edwards reported the case on Wednesday; Acharya’s body was received by his family the previous day after weeks of waiting.
- Where
- The reported killing occurred at the elderly couple’s home in Jerusalem, Israel; Acharya was from Lower Echhey in Kalimpong, India.
- Why
- Acharya had travelled to Israel to earn a living and support his family. The motive for his death has not been established.
- Victim
- Rajiv Acharya, an Indian caregiver
- Age
- 40
- Origin
- Lower Echhey, Kalimpong
- Reported location
- The Jerusalem home of an elderly couple
- Arrest
- Avior Zaken, 31, was arrested by Israeli authorities
- Body returned
- Acharya’s family reportedly received his body after weeks of waiting
- Investigation
- The Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv said Israeli authorities are investigating the facts and circumstances