Amrit Mondal, a 29-year-old man from Bangladesh’s Rajbari district, was beaten to death by a mob late Wednesday night, becoming the second Hindu man to be lynched in the country within a week. The incident has intensified concerns over rising mob violence and the safety of minority communities amid ongoing political unrest. The attack occurred in Hosendanga village in Pangsha upazila when Mondal, also known locally as Samrat, was confronted by residents following an alleged altercation. According to police accounts, a scuffle broke out after villagers raised an alarm, leading to Mondal being captured and assaulted by a crowd. He was later rescued by police and rushed to hospital, where he was declared dead.

Bangladesh authorities said preliminary investigations suggest the incident stemmed from a violent confrontation linked to alleged criminal activity rather than communal motives. Officials stated that Mondal was reportedly facing multiple criminal cases, including extortion and murder, and stressed that the killing was not driven by religious hatred. Police confirmed that one person has been arrested in connection with the case and that investigations are ongoing. The interim government led by Muhammad Yunus condemned the lynching and assured that those responsible would be brought to justice. Security officials said Mondal’s body was sent for post-mortem examination as part of the legal process.

The killing comes just days after another Hindu man, Dipu Chandra Das, was lynched and his body burned in a separate incident in Mymensingh over allegations of blasphemy. That attack triggered protests and widespread outrage across the country, drawing attention to the growing pattern of mob violence. Human rights groups and civil society organisations have expressed alarm over the back-to-back lynchings, warning that such incidents reflect deeper problems related to law enforcement, social polarisation and the erosion of rule of law. Critics argue that repeated mob attacks, regardless of motive, expose minorities to heightened vulnerability.

As Bangladesh grapples with political transition and social unrest, the latest killing has renewed debate over public safety, accountability and the urgent need to curb mob justice in the country. 

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