CA Press Wing dismisses Indian media reports wrongly labeling murdered Dhaka trader as Hindu
The Chief Adviser's Press Wing has dismissed reports by Indian media outlets, including NDTV, India Today, WION, falsely identifying businessman Lal Chand, also known as Sohag, who was murdered in front of Mitford Hospital (Sir Salimullah Medical College) in the capital, as a Hindu.
In reality, Md Sohag (39) was a Muslim businessman, the press wing said in a statement on its verified Facebook page, CA Press Wing Facts, today (13 July).
Sohag's father's name is Md Aiyub Ali and his mother's name is Aleya Begum. He is survived by his wife Lucky Begum, his sister Fatema, and his son Sohan.
On 9 July, Sohag was brutally attacked and beaten to death by a group of assailants in front of Gate No-3 of Sir Salimullah Medical College Hospital. After his death, stones were thrown at his body.
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Footage of the gruesome incident circulated widely on social media, sparking nationwide outrage. A total of seven people have been taken into police custody so far in connection with the murder.
On 11 July, Sohag was laid to rest beside his mother's grave in his native village of Bandargachhia, Ward-7, Dhalua union, Barguna Sadar upazila, following funeral prayers (Salat al-Janaza).
Although the headlines of named Indian media outlets mention Sohag as a Hindu, the articles did not provide any details regarding his religion or personal background.
Indian media outlets continuously are spreading numerous false reports about alleged minority persecution in Bangladesh, reads the statement.
