Tensions erupted in New Delhi today as hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the Bangladesh High Commission, protesting the brutal lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, a 25-year-old Hindu man in Mymensingh, Bangladesh. Protesters carried banners, raised slogans, and in some instances broke through police barricades, leading to brief clashes with security forces deployed to maintain order.
The protests were led by groups including the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal, calling for justice for Das and demanding better protection for minority communities in Bangladesh. Demonstrations were also reported near Bangladesh visa centres in other Indian cities.
The lynching itself occurred on December 18, when Das was attacked by a mob over alleged blasphemy. He was beaten to death, and his body was set on fire. A video of the attack circulated widely, sparking outrage across India.
In response to the protests, the Bangladesh government temporarily suspended all consular and visa services at its High Commission in Delhi, citing “unavoidable circumstances.” Dhaka described the protests outside its mission as “highly regrettable” and rejected reports suggesting its staff had been threatened.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said only a small group had briefly gathered to express anger over the lynching, emphasizing that the High Commission’s security remained intact in line with the Vienna Convention.
India has urged Bangladeshi authorities to bring the perpetrators of the lynching to justice, highlighting concerns over communal violence and minority safety. Public anger continues, and authorities are monitoring developments closely as diplomatic channels between the two countries remain active.
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