Seven arrested in Bangladesh Hindu youth lynching case; Government vows strict action

Seven people have been arrested in connection with the mob lynching of Hindu youth Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh district of Bangladesh. Chief Advisor of the interim government, Muhammad Yunus, assured of strict action. The Yunus government stated that no form of communal violence would be tolerated.

Post Published By: Sona Saini

Updated : 20 December 2025, 12:18 PM IST

Seven Arrested in Bangladesh Hindu Youth Lynching Case

Dhaka: A major operation has been launched in connection with the lynching of 27-year-old Hindu youth Dipu Chandra Das in the Valuka area of ​​Mymensingh district. The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested seven suspects from various locations. Chief Advisor of the interim government, Muhammad Yunus, said that the arrested individuals are being interrogated and a thorough investigation is underway.

Identification and Arrest of the Accused

Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus stated that a team from RAB-14 conducted a special operation to apprehend the suspects. The arrested individuals include: Mohammad Limon Sarkar (19), Mohammad Tareq Hossain, Mohammad Manik Mia (20), Irshad Ali (39), Nijum Uddin (20), Alamgir Hossain (38), and Mohammad Miraj Hossain Akon (46).

ময়মনসিংহ হিন্দু যুবককে পিটিয়ে হত্যার ঘটনায় গ্রেফতার ৭

ময়মনসিংহ, ২০ ডিসেম্বর ২০২৫: ময়মনসিংহের ভালুকায় সনাতন ধর্মাবলম্বী যুবক দিপু চন্দ্র দাসকে (২৭) পিটিয়ে হত্যার ঘটনায় সাত ব্যক্তিকে সন্দেহভাজন হিসেবে গ্রেফতার করেছে র‍্যাপিড অ‍্যাকশন ব্যাটালিয়ন (র‍্যাব)

গ্রেফতারকৃতরা…

— Chief Adviser of the Government of Bangladesh (@ChiefAdviserGoB) December 20, 2025

Yunus Government's Strong Message

Yunus said that this incident is against humanity and social harmony. He assured that strict action would be taken against the culprits under the law and that justice would be served to the victim's family. The government made it clear that no form of communal violence would be tolerated.

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Condemnation of the Mob Lynching

The interim government of Bangladesh issued a statement saying that there is no place for such violence in the new Bangladesh. Dipu Chandra Das was lynched on Thursday on charges of alleged blasphemy. The mob then set his body on fire. The government appealed to all citizens to maintain peace and refrain from violence.

Investigation and Further Action

Interrogation of the arrested individuals is ongoing. The Yunus government assured that all the culprits would be brought to justice. Police and security agencies have also been placed on high alert to prevent any further violence or unrest.

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