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News1801-01-2026, 22:59

Hindu Man Attacked, Set Ablaze in Bangladesh; Wife Seeks Answers Amid Rising Violence

  • Khokon Chandra Das, a Hindu man, was attacked with sharp weapons and set on fire in Bangladesh while returning from his shop.
  • His wife, Seema Das, expressed shock, stating the family had no disputes and couldn't understand the motive behind the brutal targeting.
  • Khokon Das recognized two attackers who poured petrol on him; he jumped into a pond to extinguish the flames, sustaining severe injuries.
  • The incident highlights escalating violence against minorities, including Hindus, in Bangladesh under the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.
  • India has voiced "grave concern" over "unremitting hostility" against minorities in Bangladesh, while the Bangladesh government denies the charge.

Why It Matters: Brutal attack on Hindu man in Bangladesh raises concerns about minority safety and regional stability.

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