Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has strongly condemned the targeted mob killing of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu man in Bangladesh, amid growing instability and unrest in the country. He called on Bangladeshi authorities to ensure accountability, protect religious minorities, and restore the rule of law.
“I am appalled by the targeted mob killing of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu man in Bangladesh – an act of violence amid a period of dangerous instability and unrest,” Congressman Krishnamoorthi said in a statement issued on December 21.
While acknowledging reports that arrests have been made, the Congressman stressed that the Government of Bangladesh must pursue a full and transparent investigation and prosecute all those responsible to the fullest extent of the law. He also urged urgent action to safeguard Hindu communities and other religious minorities from further violence.
“For the sake of all Bangladeshis, this unrest must end and the rule of law must be upheld,” he said.
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