Mastermind Yasin Arafat Arrested in Brutal Lynching of Hindu Worker Deepu Chandra Das in Bangladesh

• Bangladesh Police arrested Yasin Arafat, the alleged mastermind behind the brutal lynching of Hindu garment worker Deepu Chandra Das.
• Deepu Chandra Das was falsely accused of blasphemy, then hanged from a tree and burned alive by a mob in Mymensingh district.
• Arafat, a former mosque teacher, incited the mob and actively participated in the attack, exploiting his social status.
• The incident, which has led to 21 arrests so far, sparked international condemnation and raised concerns about minority safety in Bangladesh.
• Investigations are ongoing into the role of factory supervisors and colleagues, with recent reports of other target killings against Hindus in various districts.

Why It Matters: Mastermind arrested in Deepu Das lynching, highlighting ongoing violence against Hindus in Bangladesh.