Hindu Man Dies Fleeing Mob Over Theft Suspicion In Bangladesh
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News18•07-01-2026, 07:36
Hindu Man Dies Fleeing Mob Over Theft Suspicion In Bangladesh
- •Mithun Sarkar, a 25-year-old Hindu man, died after jumping into a canal in Bangladesh while escaping a mob suspecting him of theft.
- •The incident occurred in Mahadebpur, Naogaon district; his body was recovered on Tuesday.
- •Local reports suggest an "Islamist mob" chased Sarkar, though his involvement in theft is unconfirmed.
- •This death is part of a series of violent incidents targeting religious minorities in Bangladesh, including recent killings in Jessore, Narsingdi, Shariatpur, Rajbari, and Mymensingh.
- •The violence precedes Bangladesh's parliamentary elections on February 12, the first since the 2024 uprising.
Why It Matters: Mob violence against minorities escalates in Bangladesh ahead of crucial elections.
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