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Khanna, Thanedar condemn lynching of Bangladeshi Hindu worker
Earlier, lawmakers Raja Krishnamoorthi and Suhas Subramanyam had also posted on X condemning the killing.
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L-R: Ro Khanna; Shri Thanedar / Courtesy: Twitter
Indian American lawmakers Ro Khanna and Shri Thanedar condemned the lynching of a Bangladeshi Hindu garment worker, describing the killing as an act of hatred.
They called on authorities to protect minority rights and uphold the rule of law.
“The killing of Dipu Chandra Das, a 27-year-old Hindu garment worker in Bangladesh is horrific and my thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family. We must unequivocally condemn and speak out against these vile acts of hatred and bigotry,” Ro Khanna posted on X on Dec. 28.
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The killing of Dipu Chandra Das, a 27-year-old Hindu garment worker in Bangladesh is horrific and my thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family.
— Rep. Ro Khanna (@RepRoKhanna) December 27, 2025
We must unequivocally condemn and speak out against these vile acts of hatred and bigotry.
Shri Thanedar also condemned the killing in a separate post on Dec. 27, writing, “Freedom of speech and religion are fundamental rights that must be upheld across the world. The brutal lynching of Mr. Das, and ongoing atrocities in Bangladesh are completely unacceptable. The government needs to uphold the law and protect the rights of the minority.”
He added, “Authorities must do everything in their power to stop the senseless violence in Bangladesh and ensure everyone is free to believe in whatever religion they want without fear of physical harm.”
Freedom of speech and religion are fundamental rights that must be upheld across the world. The brutal lynching of Mr. Das, and ongoing atrocities in Bangladesh are completely unacceptable. The government needs to uphold the law and protect the rights of the minority.…
— Congressman Shri Thanedar (@RepShriThanedar) December 26, 2025
Dipu Chandra Das, about 27, belonged to Bangladesh’s Hindu minority and worked as a garment operator at a factory in Bhaluka, in the Mymensingh district. He was married with a young daughter and supported his parents and younger brother while living near his workplace.
Investigators said the incident occurred on Dec. 18, during a factory event when Das was accused by co-workers of making derogatory remarks about the Prophet Muhammad. Factory supervisors allegedly forced him to resign and handed him over to a crowd outside instead of promptly alerting police.
The crowd dragged Das out, beat him to death, tied his body to a tree along the Dhaka–Mymensingh highway, and set it on fire. Videos of the attack circulated widely on social media, prompting protests and renewed concerns over mob violence.
Bangladesh’s Rapid Action Battalion and police later said there was no evidence supporting the blasphemy allegation, indicating the killing stemmed from personal or workplace disputes. By late Dec. 2025, at least 12 people had been arrested.
Earlier, Indian American lawmakers Raja Krishnamoorthi and Suhas Subramanyam had also condemned the killing, adding to international calls for accountability and stronger protection for religious minorities in Bangladesh.
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