Hindu man lynched, body set ablaze over blasphemy allegation in Mymensingh: BBC Bangla
After he was beaten to death, the attackers tied the man’s body to a tree and set it on fire, confirmed Bhaluka Police Station Duty Officer Ripon Mia to BBC Bangla
A man belonging to the Hindu community was beaten to death by a mob over allegations of blasphemy in Mymensingh's Bhaluka Upazila last night (18 December), reports BBC Bangla, citing police.
The incident took place in the Dubalia Para area of Square Master Bari in Bhaluka, police said.
After he was beaten to death, the attackers tied the man's body to a tree and set it on fire, confirmed Bhaluka Police Station Duty Officer Ripon Mia to BBC Bangla.
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The deceased young man was identified as Dipu Chandra Das. He worked at a local garment factory and had been living in the area as a tenant, police said.
"An angry crowd caught him around 9pm Thursday over allegations that he made derogatory remarks about Prophet Muhammad [Peace Be Upon Him]. They beat him to death and later set fire to the body," Ripon told BBC Bangla.
Upon receiving information, police rushed to the scene and brought the situation under control. Dipu's body was recovered and sent to the morgue of Mymensingh Medical College Hospital for autopsy, officials said.
No case has been filed over the incident so far.
"We are trying to locate his relatives. Legal action will be taken in accordance with the law once a case is filed," said Ripon.
