Student Protests Erupt in Dhaka After Lynching of Trader
The lynching of a scrap trader in Dhaka sparked massive student protests in Bangladesh. The incident involved extortionists attacking the trader with concrete slabs, leading to widespread outrage. Police have arrested five individuals, two of whom were found with illegal firearms. The protests highlight concerns over mob violence and the government's response.
Lynching of a scrap trader sparked an outrage across Bangladesh as hundreds of students protested, accusing the Interim government of failing to contain mob violence. Police arrested five persons, two with illegally possessed firearms, in connection with the lynching of scrap dealer Lal Chand Sohag.
Students at multiple university campuses in the capital staged protest rallies over the lynching incident. A video of the incident showed Sohag being lynched with concrete slabs, followed by the attackers dancing on his body after confirming his death.
Students from various universities staged demonstrations, demanding justice for Sohag. A murder case was filed, naming 19 accused and including 15-20 unidentified suspects. The incident has raised concerns about the surge in mob killings in Bangladesh since August 2024.
According to the source: India Today.
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