Kuntal Chandra – Brief Chronicle of Talent and Tragedy
Kuntal Chandra was found dead on the outskirts of Dhaka on 3 December 2012, with his body blindfolded, cloth stuffed in his mouth, and showing signs of beating, as recorded by Wikipedia. Local police stated in an initial assessment that he likely died by strangulation, according to Wikipedia. Wikipedia notes that Chandra was a Bangladeshi cricketer born on 8 November 1984 who died on 3 December 2012. Known by the nickname Papon, he was a right-handed batsman and wicket keeper, Wikipedia states. Wikipedia records that Chandra studied at Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan. In 2000, he played for Bangladesh Under-19s, Wikipedia documents. Chandra made his debut for Chittagong Division in the 2004-2005 season against Rajshahi Division, Wikipedia adds. Wikipedia points out that he played only two more first-class matches during the 2007-2008 season. Additionally, Wikipedia confirms that Chandra played in two List A one-day matches in 2005.