Bangladesh Violence: In Bangladesh, a Hindu youth was stripped naked and hanged on charges of insulting religion, then his body was burnt. On the other hand, after the death of the activist, media houses were burnt. The question is – at whose behest is this crowd?
Bangladesh Mob Lynching: Bangladesh is once again going through a period of serious communal violence, mob lynching and political anarchy. The latest case has come to light from Bhaluka area of Mymensingh division of the country, where a Hindu youth was brutally beaten to death by a mob on charges of insulting religion. The incident was so horrifying that the young man was first stripped naked and hanged, then his body was tied to a pole and set on fire. This incident not only puts humanity to shame but also raises serious questions on law and order in Bangladesh.
Who was the murdered Hindu youth and what was the allegation?
The deceased has been identified as Dipu Chandra Das, who worked in a local textile factory and lived in a rented room in Bhaluka, police and BBC Bangla confirmed. At some places his name is also mentioned as CP Chandra. According to the duty officer of Bhaluka police station, around 9 pm on Thursday night, some agitated people accused him of insulting the Prophet, caught hold of him and started beating him mercilessly. The mob did not stop here – after the murder, his body was set on fire.
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Police reached the spot, but why not FIR?
As soon as the information was received, the police reached the spot and brought the situation under control. The body has been sent to the mortuary of Mymensingh Medical College Hospital. The most shocking thing is that despite such a serious incident, no case has been registered so far. It is natural to raise the question whether the crowd in Bangladesh is above the law?
What is the connection between the murder of Osman Hadi and the violence spread across the country?
Meanwhile, the situation worsened after the death of young activist Osman Hadi. Bangladeshi police have intensified the search for Hadi’s killers and have released photographs of two suspects and announced a reward of 5 million taka (about Rs 37 lakh). Head of the interim government, Muhammad Yunus, described the murder as a conspiracy to incite violence before the elections and clearly said that no leniency will be shown to the culprits.
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Why did media houses become targets of violence?
Protestors enraged after Hadi’s death targeted major media institutions of the country. The office of the Daily Star newspaper was set on fire, where about 25 journalists were trapped inside. According to BD News, after a lot of effort all the journalists were taken out safely. This incident shows that even journalists are no longer safe in Bangladesh.
In which direction is Bangladesh going?
The interim administration has declared Saturday a state mourning day. According to Reuters, the national flag will fly at half mast and prayer meetings will be held across the country. Murder in the name of religion, political violence, attacks on media and slow police action – all these incidents indicate that the social fabric in Bangladesh is rapidly breaking down.