3 More Held In Bangladesh Over Hindu Man’s Lynching; Total Arrests Reach 10 | World News
Three more people have been arrested in connection with the murder of 27-year-old Hindu youth Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh district. With these arrests, the number of people detained in the case increased to 10.
Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor of Bangladesh’s interim government, said in his post on X that seven suspects were arrested by the Rapid Response Battalion (RAB), while the police detained the other three suspects.
List of Defendants Arrested in the Case
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Among those arrested by RAB was 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) is included. Yunus said that the police arrested Ms. Azmol Hasan Sağır (26), Ms. Shahin Mia (19) and Doctor Nazmul.
— Chief Advisor to the Government of Bangladesh (@ChiefAdviserGoB) December 20, 2025
Taslima Nasreen Asked for Life Imprisonment for the Defendant
Exiled Bangladeshi writer and activist Taslima Nasreen said on Sunday that Dipu did not insult any religion and was killed after false rumors spread against her. He demanded life imprisonment for those involved in the crime, especially the floor manager, and said that none of the accused should be released later through legal manipulation.
Nasreen also called on the Bangladesh government to ensure the safety of religious minorities.
Unfounded Blasphemy Allegations Triggered Mafia Attack
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Lynching Sparks Outrage Amid Nationwide Unrest
Dipu Chandra Das was beaten to death by a mob for alleged blasphemy and his body was later set on fire. The murder sparked widespread outrage and condemnation.
The lynching took place amid nationwide unrest following the death of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi on Thursday.
Response of Indian Political Leaders
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said the murder was a crime against humanity.
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) December 19, 2025
Reacting to the incident on
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan also condemned the incident. In a post about
(via ANI Inputs)
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