Bangladesh Mob Lynches Hindu Youth, Burns Body; 7 Arrested, Yunus Vows Action

• Deepu Chandra Das, a Hindu youth, was lynched and his body burned by a mob in Bhaluka, Mymensingh, on blasphemy charges.
• The incident occurred amidst widespread violence and protests in Bangladesh following a coup and Sheikh Hasina's departure.
• Interim government led by Muhammad Yunus condemned the act and arrested 7 suspects: Mohammad Limon Sarkar, Mohammad Tarek Hossain, Mohammad Manik Mia, Irshad Ali, Nijum Uddin, Alamgir Hossain, and Mohammad Miraj Hossain Akon.
• The 'Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council' highlighted the deep fear among minorities following the incident.
• Police officer Ripon Mia confirmed Deepu was beaten to death and then publicly burned by thousands of spectators.

Why It Matters: Horrific mob lynching of Hindu youth in Bangladesh sparks outrage; interim government arrests 7.