Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Migrant Worker Found Dead in South Dinajpur: Family Suspects Murder
A young man named Ashiq, who worked far away, was found dead in his hometown.
His family believes he was killed because they saw marks on his body.
He had come back to visit family and was last seen a couple of days before his body was found.
The police are looking into what happened, but they think he may have been using drugs because they found needle marks.
Now, they're waiting to find out what caused his death.
A 25-year-old migrant worker was found dead in South Dinajpur, India.
The deceased, Ashiq Sarkar, had returned from Gujarat to visit family.
He was last seen on Monday and was expected back Tuesday before dinner.
Family alleges murder due to marks on the throat; police suspect drug abuse.
Police are investigating and awaiting the post-mortem report.
- Who
- Ashiq Sarkar, a 25-year-old migrant worker.
- What
- A 25-year-old migrant worker was found dead.
- When
- Wednesday, after being missing since Monday.
- Where
- A village in South Dinajpur district, India.
- Why
- The cause of death is under investigation; family suspects murder, police suspect drug use.
Family's View
Police View
Cause of Death
Family's View
Death was due to foul play.
Police View
Death was drug-related.
- Deceased
- Ashiq Sarkar
- Age
- 25
- District
- South Dinajpur
- Profession
- Migrant worker
- Last Location
- Gujarat (prior to return)
- Cause of Death
- Under Investigation