3 More Held In Bangladesh Over Hindu Man's Lynching; Total Arrests Reach 10

Dipu Chandra Das, a 27-year-old Hindu youth, was beaten to death by a mob over alleged blasphemy, and his body was later set on fire.

Three more people have been arrested in the killing of Dipu Chandra Das, a 27-year-old Hindu youth, in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh district. With these arrests, the total number of people held in the case has risen to ten.

In a post on X, Bangladesh’s interim government Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said that seven suspects were arrested by the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), while the police detained three others.

List Of Accused Arrested In The Case

Those arrested by RAB are Md. Limon Sarkar (19), Md. Tarek Hossain (19), Md. Manik Mia (20), Ershad Ali (39), Nijum Uddin (20), Alomgir Hossain (38) and Md. Miraj Hossain Akon (46). The police arrested Md. Azmol Hasan Sagir (26), Md. Shahin Mia (19) and Md. Nazmul, Yunus said.

Taslima Nasreen Demands Life Imprisonment For Accused

Exiled Bangladeshi writer and activist Taslima Nasreen said on Sunday that Dipu did not insult any religion and was killed after false rumours were spread against him. She demanded life imprisonment for those involved in the crime, especially the floor manager, and said none of the accused should be released later through legal manipulation.

Nasreen also urged the Bangladesh government to ensure the safety of religious minorities.

False Blasphemy Allegations Triggered Mob Attack

In an earlier post on X, she claimed that Dipu Chandra Das was falsely accused of blasphemy after a minor dispute with a Muslim co-worker, who allegedly spread the claim that Das had insulted the Prophet, triggering the mob attack.

Lynching Sparks Outrage Amid Nationwide Unrest

Dipu Chandra Das was beaten to death by a mob over alleged blasphemy, and his body was later set on fire. The killing sparked widespread outrage and condemnation.

The lynching took place amid nationwide unrest following the death of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi on Thursday.

Indian Political Leaders Respond

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra termed the killing a crime against humanity.

Reacting to the incident on X, she said, "Reports of the mob killing of Hindu youth Deepu Chandra Das in Bangladesh are deeply disturbing. Violence and murder motivated by religion, caste, or identity constitute crimes against humanity in any civilized society."

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan also condemned the incident. In a post on X, he said, "History honors sacrifice. Yet today, land once freed through Indian sacrifice is being marked by minority bloodshed." 

(With ANI Inputs)

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