Bangladesh Lynching: Main Accused Yasin Arafat Arrested in Dipu Das Murder Case

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Moneycontrol•08-01-2026, 18:50
Bangladesh Lynching: Main Accused Yasin Arafat Arrested in Dipu Das Murder Case
- •Main accused Yasin Arafat arrested in the lynching case of Hindu garment worker Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh.
- •Dipu Das was lynched by a mob on December 18 in Baluka, Mymensingh, on alleged blasphemy charges; his body was later set on fire.
- •Police state Arafat, a former teacher, incited the mob and personally dragged Das to be lynched and burned.
- •Total 21 arrests have been made in the case; investigation continues to identify other suspects.
- •The incident highlights ongoing atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh, with seven Hindus murdered since December.
Why It Matters: Main accused arrested in Dipu Das lynching, highlighting ongoing minority persecution in Bangladesh.
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