Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Rajganj Gets New BDO After SC Rejects Ex-BDO's Bail
A new Block Development Officer (BDO) named Sourav Kanti Mandal has been appointed in Rajganj Block, Jalpaiguri district.
He replaced Prashanta Barman, who was accused of being involved in the murder of a gold trader named Swapan Kamilya.
The Supreme Court rejected Barman's bail plea, so he had to step down.
The new BDO was welcomed by local officials and residents, who hope that development projects will now move forward.
The murder happened last year, and five people have been arrested so far.
Barman is considered the main accused in the case.
Sourav Kanti Mandal replaces Prashanta Barman as BDO of Rajganj Block in Jalpaiguri district.
Supreme Court rejected Prashanta Barman's bail plea in a gold trader murder case.
Barman had been facing administrative and social difficulties in continuing his duties.
Local officials and residents welcomed the new BDO, hoping for improved development projects.
Five people have been arrested in the murder case, with Barman identified as the main accused.
- Who
- Sourav Kanti Mandal (new BDO), Prashanta Barman (ex-BDO)
- What
- Change of BDO in Rajganj Block
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Rajganj Block, Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal
- Why
- SC rejected bail plea of ex-BDO Prashanta Barman, who is accused in a murder case
- New BDO
- Sourav Kanti Mandal
- Replaced BDO
- Prashanta Barman
- Block
- Rajganj Block, Jalpaiguri district
- Reason for Replacement
- SC rejected bail plea of ex-BDO
- Murder Case
- Gold trader Swapan Kamilya
- Date of Murder
- October 29, 2023
- Arrested Individuals
- Five people arrested so far