Tragic Balcony Fall Coincides with Eid Celebrations
In a somber revelation, the Honourary Consulate of Bangladesh in Cyprus has confirmed the death of a young Bangladeshi man following a balcony fall from his fifth-floor apartment. The incident occurred early on Wednesday morning, casting a shadow over the festive spirit of Eid.
Police were conducting a routine check at 6:20 am to ascertain the legality of the tenants’ immigration status when, under unclear circumstances, the 23-year-old man plummeted to his demise. Honourary Consul of Bangladesh, Roupen Paul Kalaydjian, expressed his distress to the Cyprus Mail, noting the unfortunate timing of the police action on such a significant day for the Muslim community. “It is sad that police chose this festive day of Eid to do this raid, which had these tragic consequences,” he remarked.
The tragedy did not end with one casualty. Another Bangladeshi individual, aged 22, also leapt from the balcony and is now fighting for his life at Limassol general hospital. The apartment in question was exceedingly overcrowded, housing 11 Bangladeshi nationals in a two-bedroom space, with a reported rent of €2,000—a hefty sum for the group, who were discovered to be residing in Cyprus without proper documentation.
Authorities have since requested the presence of the landlord at a local police station to discuss the rental contract. Meanwhile, Kalaydjian has been proactive in response to the crisis, reaching out to police headquarters in Limassol for details and seeking insights from the Bangladeshi community in Cyprus. “Upon hearing of the incident, we contacted police headquarters in Limassol immediately. We are waiting for the police report investigation over the incident,” he stated.
The consulate’s efforts underscore the complexities surrounding immigration issues and the often perilous situations faced by migrants. As investigations continue, the Bangladeshi community mourns a life lost and hopes for the recovery of the injured, while grappling with the broader implications of their precarious existence in foreign lands.
