(FILES) A member of the Hindu Hitarakshana Vedike holds a placard during a protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on December 4, 2024, against the violence on Hindu minority community in Bangladesh. (Photo by Idrees MOHAMMED / AFP)
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Hindu Singer Proloy Chaki Dies in Bangladesh Custody Amid Medical Neglect Claims

  • Proloy Chaki, a Hindu singer and Awami League cultural secretary, died in judicial custody in Bangladesh.
  • His family alleges medical neglect and delayed treatment for his chronic health issues, including diabetes and heart disease.
  • Chaki was arrested on December 16, 2025, reportedly due to his links with the banned Awami League.
  • His death follows a surge in custodial deaths in Bangladesh, with 107 reported in 2025, and a pattern of attacks on minorities.
  • India's MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal expressed concern over the 'disturbing pattern' of attacks on minorities in Bangladesh.

Why It Matters: Hindu singer Proloy Chaki died in Bangladesh custody, sparking medical neglect claims and raising concerns about minority safety.

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