Assam Police Detain Three for Supporting Lynching of Hindu Man in Bangladesh

In a troubling incident, Assam police have arrested three individuals for allegedly supporting the lynching of a Hindu man in Bangladesh via social media. The victim, Dipu Chandra Das, was killed by a mob on December 18, leading to widespread protests in India. The arrests highlight the ongoing tensions surrounding religious sentiments and social media's role in inciting violence. As authorities continue to investigate, the situation remains tense, reflecting broader unrest in the region. Read on to learn more about the implications of these events and the reactions they have sparked.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 25, 2025, 09:02 IST

Arrests Made in Assam Following Controversial Social Media Posts

Authorities in Assam have taken into custody three individuals for allegedly endorsing the murder of a Hindu man in Bangladesh through social media, as reported on Wednesday.

On December 18, Dipu Chandra Das was brutally killed by a mob in Mymensingh district, Bangladesh, who accused him of blasphemy. Reports indicate that his body was tied to a tree and set ablaze, leading to the arrest of seven suspects in connection with the incident.

In the Sribhumi district of Assam, police apprehended 19-year-old Izazur Rahman Laskar from Gamoria village for producing and disseminating a video on Instagram that purportedly justified Das' murder.

He faces charges under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which include promoting enmity between groups and making statements that could incite public disorder.

The police have reportedly confiscated the mobile device used to create and share the controversial video.

Additionally, in Kamrup district, Mohammad Shaif Akhtar Ali from Rangia was arrested for similar social media posts supporting the killing.

Babul Hussain was also detained in Dhubri district for sharing content that allegedly sympathized with extremist factions in Bangladesh.

The murder of Das has sparked protests across several regions in India, including Assam.

His death coincided with significant unrest in Bangladesh following the passing of student leader Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, who died from gunshot wounds in a Singapore hospital on the same day.