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Summary:

The Hindu, an Indian newspaper, reported on December 26, 2025, about the lynching of a member of a minority religious population in Bangladesh on December 24, 2025. The interim government of Bangladesh issued a press release condemning the killing but denying that it was communally motivated. They claim the victim, identified as Amrit Mandal Samrat, was a terrorist involved in extortion activities who was killed during a clash with locals. They also stated that Samrat’s accomplice, Salim, has been arrested and multiple cases have been registered. The government expressed concern that some groups were attempting to portray the incident as a communal attack.

News Article:

Bangladesh Government Denies Communal Motive in Lynching of Minority Citizen

New Delhi – December 26, 2025 – The interim government of Bangladesh is pushing back against claims of a communal motive following the lynching of a member of a minority religious community on Wednesday, December 24th.

According to a press release issued by the government, the victim, identified as Amrit Mandal Samrat, was a known terrorist involved in extortion activities. The government claims Samrat was killed during a clash with local residents in Dhaka.

“From the information provided by the police and from preliminary investigation, it appears that it was not at all a communally motivated attack. It is related to extortion and terrorist activities,” the statement read.

Authorities have also arrested Salim, identified as Samrat’s accomplice, and seized a foreign pistol and a pipegun. Three cases have been registered in connection with the incident.

The interim government has expressed concern over what it describes as an “unholy attempt” by certain segments to portray the killing as a communal attack. They urged all concerned parties to act responsibly.

The incident is likely to increase scrutiny of the interim government’s handling of minority rights issues in Bangladesh.

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