Activists from the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and the Bajrang Dal staged a significant protest outside the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Mumbai this week. The demonstration was a direct response to a brutal incident of mob violence across the border, which has sparked outrage and calls for justice.
The Tragic Incident in Mymensingh
The protest was triggered by the horrific killing of a 25-year-old Hindu man in Bangladesh. Dipu Chandra Das, who worked at a garment factory, was attacked by a mob on December 18, 2025. The incident occurred in the Baluka area of Mymensingh district in Bangladesh. Reports indicate that the mob accused him of blasphemy before subjecting him to a fatal assault. Shockingly, after the lynching, his body was set on fire by the attackers.
Outcry and Demands for Justice in Mumbai
In a powerful display of solidarity and condemnation, members of the VHP and Bajrang Dal gathered at the diplomatic mission in Mumbai. Protesters voiced their strong demands for the Bangladeshi authorities to ensure the safety of its minority Hindu community and to bring the perpetrators of this heinous crime to swift justice. The activists emphasized that such acts of violence based on religious allegations are unacceptable and must be met with the full force of the law.
Broader Implications and Calls for Action
This incident and the subsequent protest in India's financial capital have highlighted ongoing concerns regarding the security of religious minorities in neighboring Bangladesh. The mob lynching of Dipu Chandra Das has reignited discussions on communal harmony and the need for stringent legal action against vigilante violence. The protest in Mumbai serves as a reminder of the cross-border emotional and cultural ties, and the expectation for neighboring nations to uphold the rule of law and protect all citizens equally.
The case continues to develop, with human rights groups and diplomatic channels likely to monitor the progress of the investigation in Bangladesh closely. The demand for accountability in this blasphemy case remains at the forefront of the discourse following the Mumbai demonstration.
