Bangladesh Police Arrest Key Accused in Dipu Das Lynching Case

• Bangladesh police arrested Yasin Arafat, the main accused in the lynching of Hindu garment worker Dipu Das.
• Arafat, a former teacher, allegedly incited the mob and played a key role in the brutal attack in Mymensingh district.
• Dipu Das, 27, was forced to resign, beaten, hanged, and set on fire by an enraged mob of Islamists on December 18.
• Arafat reportedly dragged Das to an intersection where he was hanged from a tree and set ablaze.
• The arrest brings the total to 21; investigations continue amid global condemnation of atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh police arrested the alleged mastermind behind Dipu Das's lynching, highlighting ongoing violence against minorities.