In Mymensingh, Bangladesh, Hindu youth Dipu Chandra Das was brutally murdered and set on fire amid ongoing unrest following Sharif Osman Hadi’s death. Violence has targeted minorities, media institutions, and raised international concern over law and order.
Hindu man lynched, body tied to tree and set on fire
New Delhi: A Hindu youth was brutally murdered and his body set ablaze by a mob in the Dubalia Para area of Bhaluka Upazila in Mymensingh district, Bangladesh. The deceased was identified as Dipu Chandra Das, who worked at a local garment factory and lived there in rented accommodation.
The incident occurred on Thursday night when he was apprehended on charges of insulting the Prophet and was mercilessly beaten by the mob. They then tied his body to a tree and set it on fire.
Upon receiving information about the incident, police arrived at the scene, brought the situation under control, and sent the body to the Mymensingh Medical College Hospital morgue for post-mortem examination.
No case has been filed yet. Police have begun efforts to locate the deceased's family and will take action according to the law if a case is registered.
This incident is set against the backdrop of widespread violence that has been gripping Bangladesh for the past few days. The death of 32-year-old student leader and prominent figure in last year's protests, Sharif Osman Hadi, has fueled further protests and unrest in the country.
Hadi was shot by masked gunmen earlier this month and succumbed to his injuries on Thursday while undergoing treatment at a hospital.
Following Hadi's death, large-scale protests erupted in Dhaka. Several prominent newspapers, including Prothom Alo and The Daily Star, had their buildings vandalized and set on fire.
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Journalists were trapped in smoke-filled newsrooms. Zaima Islam, a reporter for The Daily Star, wrote on Facebook, “I can't breathe anymore. I'm inside. You are killing me.”
The fire brigade brought the fire at The Daily Star building under control by 1:40 AM and rescued 27 employees. Sajjad Sharif, the executive editor of Prothom Alo, termed it an "attack on freedom of expression, freedom of the press, and dissenting voices."
The violence and attacks on the media have sparked international concern. The Committee to Protect Journalists urged Bangladeshi authorities to take action against those responsible for the attacks on journalists.
In New Delhi, a parliamentary standing committee described the situation in Bangladesh as “complex and evolving.” The committee stated that the political events of August 2024 have increased instability and violence in the country, with minorities, tribal communities, media groups, journalists, academics, and intellectuals being consistently targeted.
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India expressed concern over the increasing attacks on minorities and the media in Bangladesh, while simultaneously striving to maintain stable bilateral relations.
Police have launched a search for Hadi's attackers and have announced a reward for information leading to their arrest. Authorities are facing difficulties in controlling mob violence and ensuring the safety of minorities. This incident underscores the importance of law and order and social security.
