Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Murshidabad Chargesheet: 13 Locals Charged in Father-Son Murder
In Murshidabad, during communal violence, Harogobinda Das and his son, Chandan Das, were murdered.
Police have filed a chargesheet naming thirteen local residents, all from the Samsergunj area, in connection with the crime.
The charges include rioting, dacoity, mob lynching, and murder, backed by CCTV footage and other evidence.
The chargesheet made no mention of any outsider involvement, despite earlier claims.
Over 300 people have been arrested in connection with the overall violence, and investigations continue.
Police filed a chargesheet in the murder of Harogobinda Das and his son.
Thirteen local residents are named in the chargesheet.
The charges include rioting, dacoity, mob lynching, and murder.
The chargesheet makes no mention of outsider involvement.
The incident occurred during communal clashes related to protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
- Who
- Thirteen individuals
- What
- The murder of Harogobinda Das and Chandan Das
- When
- April 11
- Where
- Murshidabad, West Bengal
- Why
- During communal clashes that followed protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act
- Victims
- Harogobinda Das and Chandan Das
- Number of Accused
- 13
- Date of Murder
- April 11
- Charges
- Murder, rioting, dacoity, mob lynching
- Accused Location
- Samsergunj police station area
Sources
Murshidabad violence: Charge sheet filed by Bengal police against 13 in father-son murder case
Jafrabad double murder: 55 days on, charge sheet names 13, blames ‘mosque attack, firing by forces’ rumours
Murshidabad communal violence: 13 named in chargesheet for murder of father, son
Murshidabad unrest: Father-son dragged out of house, killed in front of family, alleges charge sheet
