India Protests Spark After Hindu Man Lynched in Bangladesh
Widespread protests have erupted across India, including Delhi and Kolkata, following the brutal lynching of a Hindu man, Dipu Chandra Das, in Bangladesh over alleged blasphemy, escalating diplomatic tensions between the two nations.
- Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu garment worker, was lynched in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, on December 18, 2025.
- Indian cities like Delhi and Kolkata saw protests by Hindu organizations demanding justice.
- Protests turned violent in some areas, leading to clashes with police and arrests.
- Bangladesh's interim government condemned the lynching and initiated arrests of suspects.
- The incident has strained India-Bangladesh relations, with envoys summoned by both sides.
- The lynching occurred amidst broader unrest in Bangladesh following the death of a student leader.
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