Targeted killing sparks global outrage: American lawmakers condemn mob lynching of Hindu man in Bangladesh

In a statement quoted by PTI, US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi said he was appalled by the killing of Dipu Chandra Das.

“I am appalled by the targeted mob killing of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu man in Bangladesh—an act of violence amid a period of dangerous instability and unrest,” Krishnamoorthi said.

While acknowledging that arrests have been reported, he stressed that the Bangladeshi government must pursue a “full and transparent investigation” and prosecute all those responsible to the fullest extent of the law.

“It must also take urgent action to protect Hindu communities and other religious minorities from further violence. For the sake of all Bangladeshis, this unrest must end and the rule of law must be upheld,” he added.

Echoing similar concerns, American lawmaker Suhas Subramanyam said he was “deeply troubled” by the lynching of Das, a Hindu garment factory worker who was allegedly attacked after being accused of blasphemy.

“This act of violence is appalling and must be thoroughly investigated,” Subramanyam said.

He further noted that Bangladesh has witnessed a surge in attacks on Hindus and other minority communities since the interim government assumed power following the ouster of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

“Since the recent change in government, reports of attacks against Hindu and other minority communities have increased, including assaults on homes and temples,” he said.

New York State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar also expressed grave concern, saying she was “deeply disturbed” by the continuing violence against the Hindu community in Bangladesh.

In a statement, Rajkumar said the killing of Das reflected a “troubling pattern of religious persecution” and targeted violence against minorities in the country.

According to police and local media reports, Dipu Chandra Das, a resident of Bhaluka Upazila in Mymensingh district, was beaten to death by a mob late Thursday night after being accused of making derogatory remarks about Islam.

Eyewitnesses and officials said the attackers tied Das to a tree and set him on fire. Disturbing videos of the incident later circulated widely on social media, triggering outrage and condemnation.

Some reports claimed that Das’s body was later dragged onto a nearby road and set ablaze again, underscoring the extreme brutality of the attack.

The lynching occurred amid nationwide protests and escalating violence following the death of youth activist Sharif Osman Hadi, who reportedly died from gunshot wounds. His death has sparked clashes between protesters and security forces in Dhaka and other cities, along with attacks on media establishments.