Security personnel block a road near the site of a police operation on militants on the outskirts Dhaka, Bangladesh, on July 26, 2016. (Representational Photo, Credit: Mohammad Ponir Hossain/Reuters)
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Firstpost25-12-2025, 20:33

Second Lynching Rocks Bangladesh: Amrit Mondal Killed by Mob Amid Rising Violence

  • Amrit Mondal was lynched by a mob in Rajbari district's Pangsha area, Bangladesh, on Wednesday night, days after Dipu Das's lynching.
  • Police stated Mondal's lynching appears linked to an extortion dispute; locals reported he ran an extortion gang with prior criminal cases.
  • Mondal was rescued by police in critical condition but died while being transported for treatment.
  • An associate, Mohammad Selim, was arrested, and two firearms were recovered.
  • The incident occurs amidst nationwide street violence in Bangladesh, targeting various groups, following news of anti-Hasina student leader Osman Hadi.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh sees second lynching, Amrit Mondal killed by mob amid escalating violence and extortion dispute.

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