New Delhi: A 15-year-old Hindu boy, Utsob Mondal, was tragically lynched by an Islamist mob in Bangladesh after being accused of blasphemy. The shocking incident occurred yesterday when Mondal, fearing for his life, sought refuge in a local police station. Unfortunately, the situation quickly spiraled out of control as a crowd gathered outside, baying for blood over allegations of insulting the Prophet Muhammad.Blasphemy allegations lead to mob justiceThe situation escalated when accusations of blasphemy surfaced against Mondal. Despite seeking police protection, the angry mob outside the station refused to disperse. According to witnesses, the mob grew increasingly agitated, driven by calls from the nearby mosque.The 15-y-old Hindu boy Utsob Mondal was lynched y-day by an Islamist mob in Bangladesh after having entered a police station for protection.He was accused of blasphemy.The local mosque through its loudspeakers:“He who insulted our Prophet has died now everyone can go home” pic.twitter.com/2BtRiy3QVr— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) September 6, 2024Mosques loudspeaker incites violenceThe mosque played a pivotal role in heightening tensions. Loudspeakers from the mosque blared inflammatory messages, with one chilling proclamation declaring: “He who insulted our Prophet has died now everyone can go home.” This statement, broadcast to the crowd, reportedly encouraged them to take matters into their own hands, leading to the lynching of the young boy.The brutal killing of Utsob Mondal has left Bangladesh in shock and grief. His death underscores the deep-rooted sectarian tensions in the country and raises questions about the role of authorities in protecting vulnerable citizens. This tragedy is yet another grim reminder of the dangerous consequences of mob justice.
