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Dipu was killed on false charges of blasphemy. Many people were pressurizing Deepu to leave the job.
Police have arrested six more people in connection with the brutal murder of Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh. The arrest took place during a raid in Bhaluka area of Mymensingh district.
According to the report of Dhaka Tribune, these people are accused that they were pressurizing Dipu Das to leave his job. A total of 18 people have been detained so far in this case.
Dipu Chandra Das was beaten to death by the mob on 18 December. After this the attackers also set him on fire from a tree. After this incident, there was massive protest by the minority Hindu community.
On December 18, the protesters had stripped Deepu’s body, hanged it from a tree and set it on fire.
Hindu organization demonstrated in Dhaka
Hindu organization National Hindu Mahajot demonstrated at the National Press Club of Dhaka in protest against this incident. The protesters condemned the murder of Dipu Das and demanded that the culprits be given strict punishment.
He also said that attacks on minority Hindus are increasing in Bangladesh and the government should take concrete steps for their safety.
Concern is also being expressed at the international level about the increasing violence in Bangladesh. Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Vinod Bansal has said that this violence happening before the elections is a warning to the whole world and the United Nations (UN) should immediately intervene in it. He raised the question why international human rights organizations are silent on this matter.
Earlier, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres had issued a statement appealing to the people of Bangladesh to stay away from violence, reduce tension and maintain peace so that the elections can be held in a peaceful environment.
At the same time, UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk also said that revenge and violence will worsen the situation and it is important that people get a chance to express their views and participate in public life without fear.
Jai Prada and Jhanvi Kapoor posted in support of Deepu
There has been a reaction in India also on the murder of Dipu Das. Actress and former MP Jaya Prada strongly condemned this incident and said that it is a very heart-wrenching incident.
He said that an innocent Hindu youth was killed by the mob and then he was treated inhumanely. Calling it an attack on religion, Jaya Prada said that one can no longer remain silent on the demolition of temples, attacks on women and such incidents. He demanded that the victims get justice as soon as possible.
Earlier, actress Jhanvi Kapoor called the murder of Dipu Chandra Das as genocide. Jhanvi stressed that extremism in any form should be strongly opposed.
On December 25, Jhanvi posted a note in her Instagram story with the title Dipu Chandra Das. He wrote- ‘What is happening in Bangladesh is barbaric. This is genocide and it is not an isolated incident.
Deepu used to work in a textile factory
Dipu used to work in textile company Pioneer Knitwears in Bhaluka of Mymensingh district. A rumor spread in the factory that Deepu had committed blasphemy. This news reached outside the factory also. By around 9 pm a crowd gathered outside the factory.
The crowd entered and dragged Deepu away. Started beating him with kicks, punches and sticks. Tore his clothes. During this time, Deepu died, so a rope was tied around his neck and his dead body was hanged from a tree on the roadside. Then they set it on fire.
Another Hindu youth was murdered on Thursday
In Bangladesh also on Thursday, a Hindu youth was beaten to death by a mob. The incident took place around 11:00 pm on Wednesday night in Hosendanga village of Rajbari district. According to the police, the deceased has been identified as 29-year-old Amrit Mandal alias Samrat.
Police said that Amrit was killed by the mob on charges of extortion. He was a resident of Hosendanga village. Police said that two cases are registered against Amrit in Pangsha police station. These also include a murder case.
Earlier on December 18, Hindu youth Dipu Chandra Das was killed by a mob near Dhaka. Later he was burnt by hanging him on a tree. Read the full news…
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