Bangladesh Unrest: Seven accused arrested in the murder of a Hindu youth; the Yunus government calls it mob violence...

Posted on 20th Dec 2025 by rohit kumar

Significant action has been taken in the case of the mob lynching of Deepu Chandra Das (27), a young man of the Hindu faith, in the Baluka area of ​​Mymensingh district, Bangladesh. Interim government chief advisor Mohammad Yunus announced that the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested seven suspects involved in this heinous crime. All of them are currently being interrogated, and a thorough investigation is underway.

 

 

Sharing the information on social media, Mohammad Yunus stated that the government is fully committed to maintaining law and order and bringing the perpetrators to justice. He made it clear that no form of communal violence will be tolerated.

 

 

Arrests of Seven Suspects from Different Areas

According to the chief advisor, RAB-14 conducted a special operation and apprehended seven suspects from various locations. The arrested individuals include:

Mohammad Limon Sarkar (19)

Mohammad Tarek Hossain

Mohammad Manik Mia (20)

Irshad Ali (39)

Nijum Uddin (20)

Alamgir Hossain (38)

Mohammad Miraj Hossain Akon (46)

 

 

Government's Strong Message

Mohammad Yunus said that this incident is not only a crime against humanity but also an attempt to disrupt social harmony. He assured that strict action will be taken against the culprits under the law and that justice will be served to the victim's family.

 

 

Yunus Government Condemns Mob Lynching of Hindu Youth

It is noteworthy that the interim government led by Mohammad Yunus had stated in a statement yesterday that there is no place for such violence in the new Bangladesh. The statement further added that those responsible for this heinous crime will not be spared. According to a report by the Bangla Tribune news portal, a Hindu man named Deepu Chandra Das was lynched in Mymensingh city on Thursday on charges of alleged blasphemy. After killing him, the mob set his body on fire. A statement issued by the chief advisor's media team said: "We strongly and unequivocally condemn all acts of violence, intimidation, arson, and destruction of property." The statement added, "In this critical time, we call upon every citizen to honor Hadi by rejecting and opposing violence, incitement, and hatred."

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