Hindu Man Set Ablaze by Mob Dies in Bangladesh; Pre-Poll Violence Surges
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News18•03-01-2026, 13:27
Hindu Man Set Ablaze by Mob Dies in Bangladesh; Pre-Poll Violence Surges
- •Khokon Das, a Hindu businessman, died after being attacked and set ablaze by a mob in Bangladesh's Shariatpur district on December 31.
- •His wife seeks justice, stating he was a simple man; this is the fourth attack on a Hindu in Bangladesh in two weeks.
- •India's BJP West Bengal unit condemned the incident, linking it to a pattern of violence against Bengali Hindus in the region.
- •Bangladesh faces political turmoil ahead of Feb 2026 elections, marked by unrest, anti-India sentiment, and attacks on minorities.
- •A viral video shows a Bangladeshi youth leader boasting about killing Hindu police officer SI Santosh Bhabhu and threatening police.
Why It Matters: Escalating violence against Hindus and political unrest grip Bangladesh ahead of crucial elections.
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