Nepal Protests Erupt Over Brutal Murders of Hindus in Bangladesh

• Nepal witnesses widespread protests in cities like Birgunj, Janakpurdham, and Golbazar against the brutal killings of Hindus in Bangladesh.
• Deepu Chandra Das (25) was lynched and burned on Dec 18, and Amrit Mandal was beaten to death by mobs in Bangladesh.
• Protesters express anger against Mohammad Yunus's interim government, citing increased Islamic fundamentalist influence and concerns for minority safety.
• Hindu rights group Rashtriya Ekta Abhiyan and Muslim group Jamiat Ulema-e Nepal both condemned the violence, demanding justice and protection for minorities.
• Demonstrators temporarily blocked the East-West Highway, chanting slogans for human rights and an end to Hindu killings.

Why It Matters: Nepal protests demand justice and safety for Hindus in Bangladesh amid rising fundamentalism under Mohammad Yunus.