Protesters in india decry lynching in bangladesh
Rally urges justice and protection for religious minorities
Protesters in New Delhi denounced a reported mob lynching of a Hindu worker in Bangladesh and demanded stronger protection for religious minorities and a transparent investigation. Demonstrators gathered near central government buildings with placards, photos of the victim and Indian flags, chanting for justice and accountability for those responsible. Organizers said the demonstration aimed to highlight what they described as rising attacks on minorities in Bangladesh and to pressure Dhaka to ensure safety and uphold the rule of law.
Speakers at the rally accused Bangladeshi officials of failing to prevent mob violence and urged swift arrests and legal action. Some participants called on the Indian government to raise the issue in diplomatic channels and international forums to press for minority rights. Civil society groups, religious organizations and political activists attended; police maintained a heavy presence to prevent disruptions and the protest remained largely peaceful.
The alleged killing has prompted outrage on social media and from rights groups, who are calling for clarity and accountability. Bangladeshi authorities say they are investigating the incident and have reiterated commitments to protect all citizens regardless of religion and to punish mob violence. Analysts note that India and Bangladesh’s close political, economic and cultural ties make communal incidents diplomatically sensitive, and that protests in New Delhi reflect broader regional concern about minority safety and potential spillover effects on bilateral relations.
Organizers warned that unchecked mob violence risks deepening communal tensions across the region and said they would continue campaigning until the investigation produces clarity and those responsible are held to account. They emphasized their demands focus on justice and human rights and cautioned that silence over such attacks risks normalizing violence against vulnerable communities.
