US EditionOutcry in Bangladesh: Lynching Sparks National Protests
DHAKA DISTRICT, DHAKA DIVISION, JUL 12 – The lynching followed a dispute over extortion money and triggered nationwide protests; authorities arrested at least seven suspects amid calls for justice and law enforcement reforms.
- On July 9, 2025, Lal Chand, also known as Sohag, a scrap metal trader, was fatally attacked near Mitford Hospital in Dhaka, with the assault captured on video and widely shared online.
- The killing reportedly arose from a conflict over extortion involving members of the BNP’s youth organization, with 19 individuals formally charged in connection to the case.
- The brutal murder sparked widespread protests by students across universities in Dhaka and other cities, who criticized the interim BNP-backed government for failing to control mob violence.
- Authorities arrested at least seven suspects, including two with illegal firearms, and launched a nationwide operation, while intelligence agencies promised no accused would be spared regardless of political affiliation.
- The case and protests highlight escalating mob violence amid political unrest since August 2024, raising concerns about law and order and demands for justice across Bangladesh.
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A video showing a man being thrown on the road and brutally attacked with stones is being widely shared (here, & here) with the caption “See how RSS & BJP fanatics in Uttar Pradesh pelt a Dalit with stones in a horrific manner.” The same video is also being shared with the caption “The condition of Hindus in a Muslim-majority area.” Let’s see how much truth there is in this story. An archived version of this post can be found here. (Note: This v…
There has been a huge uproar after the murder of scrap dealer Lal Chand alias Sohag in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Some media reports are claiming that he was a Hindu but the local media has identified him as a Muslim. So far five accused have been arrested in this case and the case will go to the speedy trial court. Extortion is believed to be the reason behind the murder.
Brutal killing of Hindu businessman sparks outrage across Bangladesh, seven arrested
A gruesome video showing the brutal killing of a Hindu scrap dealer in Bangladesh has gone viral, sparking widespread outrage and protests across the country. The victim, identified as Lalchand Sohag, was mercilessly beaten to death with concrete slabs by a group of attackers near Mitford Hospital in Dhaka. Even after his death, the assailants continued their display of cruelty, seen dancing on his lifeless body in the footage that has sent shoc…
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