A 25-year-old Hindu man, Mithun Sarkar, tragically lost his life in Bangladesh’s Naogaon district. He jumped into a canal in an attempt to flee from a mob accusing him of robbery in the Chakgori area of Mohadevpur upazila. Despite rescue efforts by authorities, Mithun could not be saved from the strong current.
Local reports revealed that Mithun was chased by a mob following allegations of robbery, leading to his desperate jump into the canal. The incident marks the seventh in a series of violent attacks against Hindu communities in Bangladesh within 19 days. The surge in violence has raised concerns and drawn attention to the safety of minorities in the country.
Mohadevpur Police Station Officer-in-Charge Shahidul Islam confirmed the tragic event, emphasizing the seriousness of the investigation into the incident. The escalating violence targeting Hindus in Bangladesh has sparked outrage both locally and internationally, with human rights organizations condemning the attacks and calling for justice.
