Bangladesh Unrest: Hindu Man Lynched And Burned Over Alleged Blasphemy | World News
Amid escalating violence in Bangladesh, a Hindu man named Deepu Chandra Das was brutally lynched in Bhaluka in Mymensingh district over allegations of blasphemy. The video of the incident went viral on social media.
According to media reports, the incident took place on Thursday night in the Dublia Para area. Das, a garment factory worker who lives in a rented house nearby, Hz. He was accused of making derogatory remarks about Muhammad. Without any evidence or investigation, a mob surrounded him and beat him to death with sticks. The group then allegedly tied the victim to a tree and set his body on fire. Bhaluka Police Station duty officer Ripon Mia confirmed to BBC Bangla that the deceased was Deepu Chandra Das.
BJP Condemns Murder, Makes Comparison with Murshidabad Violence
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The West Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) condemned the murder, stating that Deepu Chandra Das was beaten, hanged and burned to death. The party likened the incident to the Murshidabad violence in West Bengal in April 2025, when Hargobind Das (72) and Chandan Das (40) were killed during protests against the Wakf Amendment Bill.
BJP IT Cell Chief Amit Malviya, in a post on
In her post, Malviya added: “This is exactly the direction Mamata Banerjee is pushing the Hindus of West Bengal; towards a future where Hindus are reduced to second-class citizens, their voices silenced and their homeland endangered; all to satisfy her relentless quest for political power. History has shown us the consequences of appeasement policies. Ignoring warning signs today will only invite disaster tomorrow.”
Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu youth, was brutally lynched by Islamists in Bangladesh for alleged blasphemy. After killing him, his body was hung from a tree and set on fire. This horrific incident reveals the brutal truth of what happens when Islamic extremism goes unchecked. pic.twitter.com/57ETUuaozo — Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) December 19, 2025
Incident Amid Nationwide Unrest in Bangladesh
The incident occurred amid widespread unrest in Bangladesh following the death of student leader Sharif Usman Hadi. The protests turned violent in several areas, with reports of arson, vandalism and attacks on media offices and Awami League-affiliated organisations, raising concerns about the safety of minority communities.
Protesters also demonstrated in front of the Indian Deputy High Commission in Chittagong, chanting anti-India and anti-Awami League slogans “Stop Indian aggression!” They shouted slogans like. The police then intervened and dealt with the crowd.
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