Condemning the mob lynching of a young Hindu man in Bangladesh, New York State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar expressed concern over the violence and persecution faced by religious minorities in the country. Rajkumar highlighted the killing of Dipu Chandra Das as a distressing example of this trend.
Das, a 25-year-old Hindu Bangladeshi, was brutally attacked by a mob, beaten, set on fire, and left on a highway. Authorities have arrested twelve individuals in connection with the incident. Rajkumar emphasized that this killing is part of a broader pattern of violence against Hindus and other religious minorities in Bangladesh.
Rajkumar cited data from the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, which documented numerous incidents of violence against minorities and the desecration of temples over a one-year period. She underscored the pervasive climate of fear and insecurity faced by minority communities, particularly Hindus, in Bangladesh and emphasized the global impact of such violence.
Representing a district in Queens, New York, known for its diverse immigrant population, Rajkumar reiterated her solidarity with Bangladesh’s Hindu community and her commitment to upholding human rights and religious freedom worldwide. She stands against religious persecution and violence targeting minorities, advocating for their protection and well-being.
