The quiet Anandapur area of Sribhumi in Silchar was shaken by a grim discovery when locals found a man's body wrapped in polythene near a bamboo grove. The deceased has been identified as Sharif Uddin Laskar, a resident of Sinalal village who worked as a quilt-maker to support his family.
Mysterious Disappearance Before Death
According to police reports, the tragic sequence of events began on Thursday afternoon when Sharif received a phone call. His brother, Khalil Uddin, informed authorities that Sharif had told the caller he was busy and would return the call later. Around 10 pm that same evening, Sharif stepped out of his house and never returned, sparking concern among family members.
The worried family approached the local police outpost on Friday morning to file a missing person report. It was there they received the devastating news that a body had been discovered in the area. When they reached the spot near the bamboo grove, they confirmed the horrifying truth - the polythene-wrapped body was indeed Sharif's.
Police Investigation Underway
Local residents first spotted the body and immediately alerted the Kalibari police outpost. A police team quickly reached the location, conducted an initial inquest, and sent the body to Sribhumi civil hospital for autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
Police officials revealed that the mysterious circumstances surrounding Sharif's death have raised multiple questions among villagers. Authorities suspect the thirty-something-year-old man may have been murdered and confirmed they are investigating all possible angles. The investigation is currently focused on ascertaining the motive behind the killing and identifying those involved in the crime.
Family Left in Mourning
Sharif Uddin Laskar is survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter. The family, who depended on his income from quilt-making, now faces an uncertain future while seeking justice for their loved one. The sudden and violent nature of his death has left the entire Sinalal village community in shock and fear.
As the police continue their probe, questions remain about the identity of the person who called Sharif on Thursday afternoon and whether that phone call played any role in the events that led to his tragic death. The community awaits answers while mourning the loss of a hardworking family man whose life was cut short under mysterious circumstances.
