Hindu Worker Ripon Saha Killed in Bangladesh Over Fuel Payment Dispute

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News18•17-01-2026, 22:42
Hindu Worker Ripon Saha Killed in Bangladesh Over Fuel Payment Dispute
- •Ripon Saha, a 30-year-old Hindu worker at Karim Filling Station in Rajbari, Bangladesh, was killed after being run over by an SUV.
- •The incident occurred when Saha demanded payment for 5,000 taka worth of fuel from the SUV driver, who then attempted to flee without paying.
- •CCTV footage showed Saha chasing the vehicle after the driver, identified as Abul Hashem, refused to pay and then ran him over.
- •Police seized the vehicle and arrested its owner, Abul Hashem (a former BNP member), and his driver, Kamal Hossain.
- •This incident is part of a series of attacks and atrocities against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, including recent cases of assault, arson, and murder.
Why It Matters: A Hindu worker was fatally run over in Bangladesh for demanding fuel payment, highlighting ongoing violence against minorities.
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