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RANGPUR, Dec 7, 2025 (BSS) – A freedom fighter and his wife were found dead at their home this morning at Uttar Rahimapur village of Kursha Union under Taraganj upazila of the district.

“The deceased were identified as veteran freedom fighter Yogesh Chandra Roy, 75, and his wife Surbana Roy, 60,” Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Taraganj Police Station M A Faruk told BSS.

On Sunday morning, neighbours climbed a ladder and entered the house after no one responded to knocking on the door.

After opening the door, the body of Yogesh Chandra Roy was found lying in the dining room and Surbana Roy in the kitchen.

Upon being informed, police rushed to the spot and recovered the bodies.

Local residents said the deceased Yogesh Chandra Roy was a teacher by profession and retired as headmaster of a government primary school in 2017.

Their two sons, Shoven Chandra Roy and Rajesh Khanna Chandra Roy, are serving in the Bangladesh Police at Joypurhat and Dhaka respectively.

Rangpur Superintendent of Police Md Marufat Hussain, Taraganj upazila Nirbahi Officer Md Monabbar Hossain, Muktijoddha Commander Ali Hossain, and OC of Taraganj Police Station M A Faruk visited the spot.

Police suspect the victims were killed by a strike to the head. Investigation is underway to unravel the mystery of the incident.

“The autopsy of the bodies is underway. No case has been filed till 2 pm today,” the OC added.