False Blasphemy Rumours Triggered Dipu Chandra Das Lynching, Say Bangladesh Police

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The lynching of Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh last week sent shockwaves after early reports claimed the Hindu worker was killed over alleged blasphemy. Graphic videos circulating online showed a man being beaten by a mob, tied to a tree, and set on fire in Mymensingh. The incident occurred amid unrest following the death of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi.

Police Find No Evidence of Blasphemy


Fresh findings now point to a chilling twist. Investigators say there is no proof that Dipu Chandra Das insulted religion. Mymensingh Additional Superintendent of Police Abdullah Al Mamun said allegations of blasphemy were “based on word of mouth,” adding, “We have not found any truth to the claims so far,” according to Dhaka Tribune.

Workplace Tensions Emerge as Key Trigger


Family members and local officials believe the violence stemmed from a workplace dispute. Dipu worked at Pioneer Knitwears (BD) Limited and had recently sought a promotion. His brother, Apu Robi Das, said tensions escalated after Dipu was fired. “They beat my brother and threw him out of the factory,” he told Dhaka Tribune.

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Events Leading to the Killing


According to the family, Dipu was accused of blasphemy only after losing his job. Even after apologising, he was not spared. “A short while later, he called again and said my brother was dead,” Apu said. Police later found Dipu’s charred body nearly a kilometer away from the factory site.

Outrage in India Over the Killing


Dipu Chandra Das's murder caused a storm of controversy in India, receiving fierce reactions from politicians and society at large. A significant number of people denounced the lynching as a horrendous crime against a minority group. 

Social media users and human rights organizations called for quick justice and urged the government of Bangladesh to hold the perpetrators accountable and provide protection to these communities that are at risk.

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Justice and Wider Implications


Officials from the police and the Rapid Action Battalion confirmed no evidence of religious provocation. RAB officer Md Shamsuzzaman said, “We found nothing.” With 12 arrests made, the case highlights how rumours can fuel deadly violence. India has urged justice, with the Ministry of External Affairs calling the killing “horrendous” and demanding accountability.