Tension arose in Rajberia village in North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, after the hanging body of a 37-year-old man named Monirul Goldar was discovered near his house. The family suspects his fear of “digital arrest” as the reason behind the tragic incident. Despite no direct phone or social media involvement, a notice accusing Monirul of a crime using a SIM card was sent to his home, causing distress.
A complaint has been lodged at the local Ashoknagar police station, prompting an investigation into the matter. The family and locals revealed that Monirul, a honey trader, had received the notice on January 8, allegedly from the Pune City Cyber Police Station in Maharashtra. The notice claimed a SIM card was misused in his name for criminal activities, leading to Monirul’s deep concerns.
Monirul, prior to his demise, had informed the police about the notice and left home on Wednesday night under the pretext of collecting honey elsewhere. His lifeless body was found hanging from a mango tree the following morning near a tea stall close to his residence. The family believes his death was a result of the fear instigated by the “digital arrest” threat.
Gupi Majumdar, a member of the Trinamool Congress, expressed that Monirul’s family insists he had always used the same mobile number and that a detailed complaint has been lodged with the police. The community is mourning the tragic loss that has befallen the family.
