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Bangladesh police arrest key accused in lynching of Hindu man Dipu Chandra Das

January 8, 2026

Bangladesh police have arrested Yasin Arafat, the alleged mastermind behind the mob lynching of Hindu man Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh. Arafat, a former madrasa teacher and imam, is accused of organizing and inciting the mob that led to Das's brutal death, which has drawn widespread condemnation from human rights groups.

Bangladesh police arrest key accused in lynching of Hindu man Dipu Chandra Das

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Key Highlights

Yasin Arafat arrested for his role in the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das.
Dipu Chandra Das was a member of the Hindu minority in Bangladesh.
The incident occurred in Mymensingh and involved a mob attack.
Arafat is a former madrasa teacher and imam.
The case has prompted strong reactions from human rights organizations.

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Bangladesh police arrest key accused in lynching of Hindu man Dipu Chandra Das

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