India has reacted strongly to the barbaric lynching of Hindu youth Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh, calling the killing “horrific” and calling on Bangladesh to bring the perpetrators of the killing to justice. According to an official statement, the government also rejected what it called misleading reports of a protest outside the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi, saying a small group of youths had gathered briefly to protest the lynching of Hindu youth and had been dispersed peacefully.
“India continues to closely monitor developments in Bangladesh. Our officials remain in touch with the Bangladeshi authorities and have conveyed our strong concerns about attacks on minorities. We have also urged that the perpetrators of the barbaric killing of Das be brought to justice,” India said in a statement released on Sunday, December 21.
Responding to media queries, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said a group of 20-25 youth gathered outside the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi on Saturday, December 20 to protest the killing of Hindu youth and demand protection of minorities in the neighboring country.
“We have seen misleading propaganda in sections of the Bangladeshi media about the incident. The fact is that on December 20, about 20 to 25 youths gathered in front of the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi and raised slogans to protest against the gruesome killing of Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh and also called for the protection of all minorities in Bangladesh,” Jawalal said, adding that there was no security breach in Bangladesh. point.
New Delhi, Dec 19 (ANI): Security officials stand guard outside the Bangladesh High Commission following violent protests in Bangladesh following the death of leader Sharif Osman Hadi in New Delhi on Friday. (NOT a photo)(satya)
India’s reaction comes amid the arrest of 10 people in connection with the barbaric killing of Dipu Chandra Das.
Who was Dipu Chandra Das?
Dipu Chandra Das, aged 25, was reportedly employed as a laborer at the Pioneer Knit Composite Factory, a garment factory in the Square Masterbari area of Dhaka. He was beaten to death after being accused of blasphemy, after which a mob set fire to his lifeless body.
Why was he targeted?
According to a BBC Bangla report, an enraged mob caught Dipa and beat him to death, accusing him of making derogatory remarks about the Prophet. They then set the young man’s body on fire.
The killing of Dipu Chandra Das comes amid a wave of violent protests that have gripped Bangladesh over the assassination attempt and death of Shahid Osman Hadi – a key figure in the 2024 student uprisings – that ultimately led to the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Bangladesh riots
— After Hadi’s death, protests demanding “justice” erupted in Dhaka and several other cities on Thursday, December 18. During the riots, the offices of two media houses – The Daily Star and Prothom Alo – were torched.
— On Friday, Dhanmondi 32, the former residence of Bangladesh’s founding leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, which was demolished in February this year, was also set on fire by protesters.
— On Sunday, India suspended visa services at the Indian Visa Application Center in Chattogram, Bangladesh, due to heightened tensions. The suspension will last until further notice as the situation is reviewed.
