Interruption of funeral due to money owed, burial after settlement of claim

In Narayanganj's Sonargaon, an allegation has been made that a businessman named Golzar Hossain stopped the funeral and burial activities due to the demand of money due. Later, when the relatives of the deceased paid the demanded amount, the funeral was held.

Golzar Hossain is a resident of Goperbagh area of ​​Sanmandi Union of Upazila. He was a businessman by profession. He died at noon on Eid-ul-Azhar (May 28) after being ill for a long time. Accused Sayem Pradhan is a resident of the same area.

According to local sources, Golzar Hossain's dead body was taken to Mashurakanda Eidgah ground for funeral at around 8 am on Friday. At that time, the chief of Saim demanded 1 lakh 36 thousand taka from the deceased and prevented the funeral and burial. He informed that he will not allow the funeral to be performed before the dues are paid. Later, when the relatives of the deceased paid the demanded amount, the funeral was held.

Firoz Mia, an eyewitness to the incident, said, “More than a hundred people were present at the funeral. What has happened is very despicable. After this incident, discussions and criticisms have been created in the area.”

Saim Pradhan admitted the obstruction of the funeral due to the money owed. He said, “I had business dealings with Golzar Hossain. I owed him Tk 136,000. I asked for that money many times but did not receive it. After receiving the money on Friday, I left there.”

Sonargaon police station OC Golam Sarwar said, “No one informed us about the matter. If we had been informed, then immediate action would have been taken.”