Hindu Youth Burnt to Death in Bangladesh; Foul Play Suspected
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News18•25-01-2026, 11:45
Hindu Youth Burnt to Death in Bangladesh; Foul Play Suspected
- •Chanchal Bhowmik, a 25-year-old Hindu youth, was found burnt to death in a garage in Narsingdi, Bangladesh.
- •CCTV footage shows a person of interest near the scene, raising suspicions of foul play, though an electrical fault is also being investigated.
- •No arrests have been made as authorities determine if the blaze was accidental or intentionally set.
- •The incident highlights growing concerns over the safety of religious minorities in Bangladesh amidst rising communal tensions and upcoming national elections.
- •Former PM Sheikh Hasina criticized the interim government, citing increased violence against minorities and a "treacherous plot" against the nation.
Why It Matters: A Hindu youth's death in Bangladesh sparks foul play suspicions amid rising minority violence and political instability.
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