India on Friday expressed deep concern over the deteriorating situation in Bangladesh, particularly incidents targeting minority communities, and strongly condemned the killing of a Hindu youth in Mymensingh.
Addressing a media briefing, the Ministry of External Affairs said the continued hostility faced by minorities in Bangladesh was a &ldquo;matter of grave concern&rdquo;. The ministry specifically condemned the killing of 27-year-old Dipu Chandra Das, who was lynched by a mob last week, and called for strict action against those responsible.
&ldquo;We condemn the recent gruesome killing of a Hindu youth and expect that the perpetrators of the crime would be brought to justice,&rdquo; the spokesperson said, adding that India was closely monitoring recent developments in the neighbouring country.
According to details available, Das was attacked by a mob in Mymensingh, after which his body was reportedly tied to a tree and set on fire. Videos of the incident circulated widely on social media, triggering outrage. Preliminary findings indicate that the violence may have been triggered by a workplace dispute.
Family members said Das had recently appeared for a promotion examination at his workplace, following which disagreements arose with colleagues. He was allegedly dismissed from his job on December 18 after accusations of making religiously offensive remarks were levelled against him. He was beaten and forced out of the factory premises.
Das&rsquo;s brother said a friend had informed the family that Dipu had been taken to a police station over the allegations. &ldquo;A short while later, he called again and said my brother was dead,&rdquo; he said.
The Ministry of External Affairs reiterated that India&rsquo;s position on Bangladesh has remained clear and consistent, emphasising its support for peace, stability, and strong people-to-people ties. India also reaffirmed its support for free, fair, inclusive, and participatory elections in Bangladesh, while urging that law and order be upheld and minority rights protected.

"We condemn the recent gruesome killing of a Hindu youth," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said

MEA calls minority attacks grave concern, seeks justice for lynching in Mymensingh

India condemns killing of Hindu youth in Banglades

MEA calls minority attacks grave concern, seeks justice for lynching in Mymensingh

December 26, 2025 | 19:58 IST