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Indian celebrities have condemned the lynching of Hindu man Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh, calling it barbaric and questioning global silence. The incident has raised serious concerns over minority safety amid rising tensions ahead of elections.
Indian Celebrities Slam Bangladesh Lynching
New Delhi: The escalating violence and communal tensions ahead of the general elections in Bangladesh are a growing cause for concern. A recent incident of mob lynching of a Hindu youth has sent shockwaves not only across Bangladesh but also throughout South Asia. Several Indian film personalities have openly expressed their outrage over the incident and raised questions about the safety of minorities.
The deceased has been identified as 30-year-old Dipu Chandra Das, who worked in a garment factory in the Mymensingh district of Bangladesh. He was allegedly beaten to death by a mob. The incident sparked widespread outrage after a video of it went viral on social media. Many condemned it as inhumane and reprehensible.
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Actress Janhvi Kapoor shared a long post on Instagram, describing the incident as "barbaric and inhumane." She wrote that the lack of outrage over such incidents reflects the hypocrisy of society. Janhvi said that people react to events happening far away, but remain silent about the violence happening in their own neighborhood. She appealed for people to raise their voices against communal extremism.
Actress Kajal Aggarwal also reacted to the issue. She shared a poster on social media with the message "All Eyes on Bangladesh Hindus," showing solidarity with the Hindu minority in Bangladesh. Her message was clear: silence cannot protect anyone.
Veteran actress and former MP Jaya Prada expressed her deep sorrow over the incident in a video message. She said that such violence is heartbreaking and should not be ignored as a normal occurrence. Actor Manoj Joshi also questioned why there is silence over the killing of a Hindu in Bangladesh when voices are raised against incidents in other countries.
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Singer Tony Kakkar also highlighted the incident through his new song. Their song raises questions against religious discrimination and demands justice for Dipu Chandra Das. The lyrics ask society whether it is right to take someone's life in the name of religion.
Meanwhile, the interim government of Bangladesh has described the incident as an isolated case. Police have so far confirmed the arrest of 12 people in connection with the case. Regarding the alleged religious accusations against Dipu Chandra Das, the police have stated that no concrete evidence or witnesses have been found. This has further deepened concerns about the possibility of minorities being systematically targeted.
