Hindu Man Amrit Mondal Lynched in Bangladesh Over Extortion Claims

Amrit Mondal, a Hindu man, was lynched by a mob in Bangladesh's Rajbari district on December 24, 2025, following allegations of extortion. The interim government condemned the killing but denied a communal angle, citing Mondal's extensive criminal background. This incident follows closely after another Hindu man was lynched in Mymensingh, sparking concerns in India.

• Amrit Mondal, a Hindu man, was lynched by a mob in Bangladesh's Rajbari district.
• The incident occurred on December 24, 2025, over alleged extortion from a local resident.
• Bangladesh's interim government denies communal angle, citing Mondal's criminal history.
• Police arrested an accomplice, Mohammad Selim, and recovered firearms from the scene.
• This is the second such lynching of a Hindu man in Bangladesh within a week.
• The incident has raised concerns in India regarding minority safety in Bangladesh.

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