Amid the ongoing anti-Hindu violence and incessant attacks on the Hindu minorities, now Islamist elements are targeting Hindu journalists. Now, a Hindu journalist is murdered in front of his home in Maymensingh district. 

The deceased journalist has been identified as Swapan Bhadra(65). Swapan Bhadra was a resident of Majhipara village under the Shambhuganj Union of Maymensingh Sadar Upazila. On the 12th of October, Saturday, around 11 AM, he was stabbed in front of his own home. Family members took him to the hospital. But, the doctor announced him brought dead. 

According to the reports, Swapan Bhadra was the Vice President of the Tarakanda Press Club. He worked for the Daily Swajan Newspaper. After retirement, he used to write regularly on Facebook about different affairs. Earlier, Islamists threatened him. But, he didn’t stop writing. 

As per the reports, Sagar Miyan, a Muslim youth called him. When he came out, Sagar Miyan stabbed him many times in the neck. The Islamist also cut the palm. His wife shouted for help. Locals rushed and recovered Swapan Bhadra. 

Later, the police arrested Sagar Miyan for the murder.