The body of a Hindu monk, who had apparently taken his own life, was recovered from his living room in Faridpur district town on Monday.
The deceased was identified as Bandhu Sebak Brahmachari. He was holding the post of assistant Sebayet of Sreedham Sreeangan, reports UNB.
Kanti Bandhu Brahmachari, president of the organisation, said, “Bandhu was mentally depressed after two women raised allegations of sexual harassment against him.”
Primarily police suspect that he had taken his own life, said Billal Hossain, sub-inspector of Faridpur Kotwali Police Station.
In a Facebook post, Bandhu trashed allegations of sexual harassment and blamed the development on Biggan Bandhu Brahmachari.
“I’m a victim of conspiracy,” his status posted in Bangla reads. “Two women were used against me.”
Jamal Pasha, additional superintendent of Faridpur police, said the body was sent to Faridpur Medical College Hospital for autopsy.
Police are investigating the incident, ASP added.
