Ruplal Das’s daughter’s marriage, who was killed in the massacre while fixing the date of the wedding, has not been arranged

Nupur Rabidas, the daughter of Ruplal Das, who was killed in the lynching, sat on the wedding hall in Taraganj of Rangpur on Sunday. Even though it is a marriage house, there is no such arrangement in reality. There is no playing of musical instruments on the sticks of drums, there is no joyous cheer. Deep sorrow floats in joy—no father’s blessing. Because he was killed while fixing the date of this girl’s marriageRuplal Das of Ghanirampur in Taraganj and Pradeep Das of Baluavata village of Mithapukur upazila.

Ruplal was a shoemaker from Taraganj Bazar. He used to support the education and daily expenses of his two daughters. Eldest daughter Nupur is studying at degree level, youngest daughter Rupa is in class VI of the local school. Joy, the only son, is studying in class IX.

Ruplal’s wife said that Nupur’s wedding has been arranged on a small scaleBharti Das. He said, the daughter must be married. Having to get married on loan. Many have promised, but now no one is keeping track. Nupur said, father wanted to educate me and my siblings. Even though my marriage was arranged, the pain of losing my father remained in my heart. Father cannot bless me. Joy Rabidas said, if there was a father, he would have done everything. At this age I have to do all the work of marriage.

Upazila BNPGeneral Secretary Mehdi Hasan Shipu said that 70 thousand taka has been given by the party for the marriage of Ruplal’s daughter. Besides, if there is any problem of that family, the team will help. Upazila executive officer Rubel Rana said that 1 lakh taka was given from the upazila fund and 10 thousand taka from the social service office for the marriage of Ruplal’s daughter. Apart from this, the scholarship for Nupur’s education is given to Ruplal’s wife Bharti DasAllotment of shophouses for widows and sons.

On August 10, there was a ceremony at Ruplal’s house to fix the date of her daughter Nupur’s wedding. Ruplal called her brother-in-law Pradeep home to attend the wedding. On August 9, at around 9:30 pm, Ruplal was returning home with Pradeep from Mithapukur’s Harhan Balua area when some locals beat him up suspecting him as a thief. At one stage of beating with sticks and iron rodsThey were rescued with serious injuries. Rooplal was declared dead and Pradeep also died the next day.