A prominent think tank based in Mumbai has issued a strong condemnation following a brutal incident of mob violence in neighbouring Bangladesh. The Idea of India (IOI) Foundation has expressed profound shock and anger over the murder and mob lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, a citizen identified as non-Muslim.
Foundation's Stern Condemnation and Warning
In an official statement, Mohammad Umar Siddiqui, the head of the IOI Foundation, articulated deep anguish over the killing. He described the act as barbaric, stating it represents far more than the tragic loss of one innocent life. Siddiqui emphasized that this violence constitutes a direct assault on human rights, minority safeguards, and the core tenets of international law.
The Foundation leader voiced serious alarm regarding the rising frequency of attacks targeting religious and social minorities in the region. He warned that such incidents severely endanger regional peace, mutual trust, and the rule of law. Siddiqui stressed that the killing of Dipu Chandra Das is a crime against humanity's collective conscience, an outrage that must not be ignored.
Memorandum of Demands for Bangladeshi Authorities
In response to this tragedy, the Idea of India Foundation has announced a plan for decisive action. The organization will soon dispatch a formal appeal and a memorandum of demands to Bangladesh's interim chief Muhammad Yunus. The Foundation is urging the authorities to take several immediate steps to address the situation and prevent future atrocities.
The key demands outlined by the think tank include:
- Conducting an immediate, transparent, and impartial investigation into the lynching incident.
- Ensuring all perpetrators and conspirators are brought to justice and face strict punishment under the law.
- Implementing effective and enforceable measures to guarantee the protection of minority communities.
- Introducing necessary institutional reforms to prevent the recurrence of such violent events.
Call for International Solidarity and Action
Beyond addressing the Bangladeshi government, the IOI Foundation has also issued a broader appeal. It has called upon the international community, global human rights organizations, and civil society groups to take immediate note of this grave incident.
The Foundation urges these entities to stand in solidarity with the victim's bereaved family and to exert diplomatic and moral pressure on the Bangladeshi authorities. The goal is to ensure that justice for Dipu Chandra Das is delivered swiftly and that concrete steps are taken to secure the safety of vulnerable communities.
