Bangladesh: Hindu Man Lynched, Body Burned After Blasphemy Allegation
Following the death of a student leader, Sharif Osman Hadi, in Bangladesh, overnight riots erupted, fueled by anti-India sentiment and resulting in widespread violence. A Hindu youth was lynched and his body set ablaze in Mymensingh district. Media institutions and journalists were targeted, with several buildings, including those housing prominent newspapers, vandalized and set on fire. International organizations have expressed concern, urging authorities to ensure journalist safety and hold perpetrators accountable, while India has voiced concern over extremism and attacks on minorities.
John Q. Hosedrinker