Seven Arrested In Bangladesh Over Killing Of Hindu Youth, Says Yunus

Seven people have been arrested in connection with the lynching of a 27-year-old Hindu man, Dipu Chandra Das, in Mymensingh, Bangladesh

Seven people have been arrested in connection with the lynching of a 27-year-old Hindu man, Dipu Chandra Das, in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, chief adviser Muhammad Yunus said on Saturday.

In a post on X, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said that the arrested individuals include Md. Limon Sarkar, Md. Tarek Hossain, Md. Manik Mia, Ershad Ali, Nijum Uddin, Alomgir Hossain, and Md. Miraj Hossain Akon.

"7 Arrested in Mymensingh Hindu Youth Beating Murder Case Mymensingh, 20 December 2025: In the incident of beating to death Sanatan Dharma adherent youth Dipu Chandra Das (27) in Valuka, Mymensingh, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested seven individuals as suspects. The arrested individuals are— 1. Md. Limon Sarkar (19) 2. Md. Tarek Hossain (19) 3. Md. Manik Mia (20) 4. Ershad Ali (39) 5. Nijum Uddin (20) 6. Alomgir Hossain (38) 7. Md. Miraj Hossain Akon (46) RAB-14 conducted operations at various locations and arrested the aforementioned suspects," he said in the post. 

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Hindu Man Lynching In Bangladesh

Deepu Chandra Das was brutally lynched in Bhaluka, Mymensingh district, after being accused of blasphemy. A video circulating online shows a group of people surrounding Deepu Chandra Das, beating him to death with sticks, and then tying his body to a tree before setting it on fire.

According to media reports, the incident happened on Thursday night in the Dublia Para area. Das, a garment factory worker who lived in a rented house nearby, was accused of making derogatory remarks about Prophet Muhammad. A mob surrounded him, beat him with sticks, and killed him without any investigation. The attackers then tied his body to a tree and set it on fire.

The incident occurred during unrest in Bangladesh following the death of student leader Sharif Usman Hadi. Protests in several areas turned violent, with incidents of arson, vandalism, and attacks on media offices and establishments linked to the Awami League. These events raised concerns about the safety of minority communities.

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