Bangladesh: Hindu Teenager Hacked To Death By Mob In Police Station Over Blasphemous Post

A 15-year-old Hindu boy in Bangladesh was reportedly beaten and hacked to death by a mob inside a police station after being accused of making "objectionable comments" about Prophet Muhammad on social media.

The Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM) shared the tragic details on X, stating, "A college student Utsav Mandol (a Hindu Youth) was hacked to death at Khulna City of Bangladesh by Islamists. Allegations against him was he posted statement that is considered blasphemy in social media. Without forensic evidence he was detained by police and the mob lunched him in the police station where Army personnel was also present."

OneIndia could not independently verify the veracity of the claim or the video.

HRCBM condemned the incident and said, "This act of mob lynching violates norm of being human. Those who perpetrated this crime gone unpunished. The law enforcement agencies of Bangladesh can also be considered perpetrators in this case given that brutal crime happens on their watch. Now, some shameless Bangladeshi media also spreading disgusting statements that this crime did not occur. I am sure Islamists and their coconspirators in law enforcement agencies will either forced disappear the family or spread lies and deceits about this lynching of Bangladeshi style."

A college student Utsav Mandol (a #Hindu Youth) was hacked to death at #Khulna City of #Bangladesh by #Islamists. Allegations against him was he posted statement that is considered #blasphemy in social media. Without forensic evidence he was detained by police and the mob lunched… pic.twitter.com/6USMIEc35h

— Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (@hrcbm) September 5, 2024

HRCBM raised critical questions, asking, "Will there be Justice in Bangladesh? Will people of Bangladesh rise up to the dark forces and recognise right from wrong and talk about being human first? Will the international community remain mute spectators to these atrocities?"

Bangladesh's interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, responded to these concerns with skepticism.

Yunus questioned India's stance on attacks against Hindus in Bangladesh, saying, "the issue of attacks on minority Hindus has been 'exaggerated.'"

He added that such incidents were "more political than communal," explaining that the perception of Hindus supporting the now-deposed Awami League government of Sheikh Hasina was a driving factor.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier expressed concern about the safety of minorities in Bangladesh during his Independence Day speech from the Red Fort, stating, "As a neighbouring country, I can understand the concern regarding whatever has happened in Bangladesh. I hope the situation there becomes normal soon."

This was the second time in a week Modi raised the issue following the ousting of Sheikh Hasina's government and the establishment of the interim administration headed by Yunus.