Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Hindu Man Dies After Debt Dispute
A young man named Joy Mahapatro in Bangladesh bought a phone and promised to pay the rest of the money in small amounts.
He was a little late in paying the last part, which was only 500 takas (about Rs 360).
The shop owner, Amirul Islam, got upset and took away his phone.
The family says the shop owner also hurt and humiliated Joy.
Sadly, Joy drank something poisonous and died.
The shop owner says he only wanted the phone back and didn't make Joy drink poison.
The police say they will take action if they get a complaint.
Joy Mahapatro, a 21-year-old Hindu man, died after allegedly consuming poison following a dispute over a 500-taka debt.
Mahapatro had bought a mobile phone for 5,500 takas and was paying in installments, but was slightly delayed on the last payment.
The shop owner, Amirul Islam, allegedly assaulted and humiliated Mahapatro, taking away his phone.
Mahapatro's family claims he consumed poison after the incident and later died in the hospital.
Islam denies the allegations, stating he only wanted the phone returned and did not force Mahapatro to consume poison.
- Who
- Joy Mahapatro, a 21-year-old Hindu man from Dirai Upazila, Sunamganj, Bangladesh
- What
- Died after allegedly consuming poison following a dispute over a small debt
- When
- After a recent incident on Thursday, exact date not specified
- Where
- Dirai Upazila, Sunamganj, Bangladesh
- Why
- Allegedly due to humiliation and assault over an unpaid debt of 500 takas (around Rs 360)
- Victim's Name
- Joy Mahapatro
- Victim's Age
- 21
- Location
- Dirai Upazila, Sunamganj, Bangladesh
- Debt Amount
- 500 takas (around Rs 360)
- Shop Owner's Name
- Amirul Islam
- Hospital
- Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital
- Police Station
- Dirai Police Station
- Incident Date
- Thursday (exact date not specified)
