# Rangpur quadruple murder investigation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rangpur-quadruple-murder-investigation > Updated: 2026-08-28T20:00:36.000Z. Sources: 33. Developments: 4. Four members of a Hindu family—retired teacher Ganapati Chakraborty, his wife Pritilata, their daughter Agami, and their son Priyam—were found dead in their locked residence in the Daspara/Machuapara area of Rangpur, Bangladesh. Investigators determined the victims were likely killed by strangulation and found the bodies in various locations throughout the home: Ganapati on the rooftop, the mother and daughter near the stairs, and the son under a bed. Two suspects, cousins Siddhartha Das (23) and Mugdho Das (19), were detained following the discovery. Authorities stated the killings allegedly occurred after Ganapati Chakraborty confronted the pair for using the synthetic drug yaba on the rooftop. To conceal the crime, the suspects reportedly ransacked the house, attempted to wipe fingerprints with detergent, and hid stolen jewelry. In court, both suspects confessed to the murders under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, and a Rangpur Metropolitan Chief Magistrate's Court ordered them to be sent to Rangpur Central Jail. Ongoing investigations have identified several anomalies, including the deliberate disconnection of electricity to the home. While Siddhartha admitted to consuming multiple yaba tablets on the night of the killings, his family claims they have no knowledge of how he acquired the funds for the narcotics. Recently, the new Rangpur Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Md. Mahbubur Rashid, visited the crime scene. Addressing media concerns regarding conflicting information from previous officials about the timing, location, and motives of the killings, Rashid stated that the investigation is ongoing. He emphasized that police are working to gather evidence and prepare a charge sheet, noting that physical evidence has been preserved and is not subject to tampering. Human rights organization Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) has raised concerns regarding discrepancies between the official police account and information provided by relatives, local residents, and media reports. ## Claims - The killings were motivated by the victims attempting to stop the suspects from using yaba drugs. (disputed by 10 sources) - Police suspect the deaths may be the result of a robbery. (disputed by 3 sources) - The bodies were recovered from a locked house in Rangpur city on Saturday night. (corroborated by 18 sources) - The family's mobile phones had been switched off since Thursday night. (corroborated by 13 sources) - The victims appear to have been killed by strangulation. (corroborated by 11 sources) - Two men, Siddhartha Das and Mugdha Das, have been detained in connection with the killings. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The murders are believed to have occurred two to four days prior to discovery. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Locations where money was stored in the house had been broken into. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-28: Rangpur killings: Police arrest two suspects in Hindu family murders Police arrested two men for the killing of a Hindu family in Rangpur, Bangladesh, citing drug-related motives, while rights group ASK calls for a deeper probe due to discrepancies in the official account. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rangpur-killings-police-arrest-two-suspects-in-hindu-family-murders ### 2026-08-26: Rangpur police investigate murders of four family members Police are investigating the strangulation of a family of four in Rangpur, Bangladesh, focusing on suspects linked to drug use and questioning how they funded their narcotics consumption. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rangpur-police-investigate-murders-of-four-family-members ### 2026-08-24: Rangpur quadruple murder: Two suspects confess in court Two suspects, Siddhartha Das and Mugdho Das, confessed in a Rangpur court to the quadruple murder of retired teacher Ganapati Chakraborty and his family. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rangpur-quadruple-murder-two-suspects-confess-in-court ### 2026-08-23: Rangpur quadruple murder: Four family members found dead in locked house Four members of a Hindu family, including a retired teacher, were found strangled in their locked Rangpur home. Two suspects have been detained following a dispute over yaba drug use. 30 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rangpur-four-family-members-found-dead-in-suspected-robbery --- Cite as: Rangpur quadruple murder investigation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/rangpur-quadruple-murder-investigation