Mob targets Hindu family in Bangladesh: father attacked after wife and daughter abducted
by Aditi VermaIn a horrifying incident in Bangladesh, a mob of 1,500 targeted a Hindu family, leading to the brutal death of the father and the abduction and assault of his wife and daughter.
The incident took place at Sagonal village, Juri Upazila, Moulvibazar District, Sylhet Division and the video went viral on August 9.
Visuals showed a man, desperate to save himself, plunged into a pond as a mob of 1,500 surrounded him. The pond was encircled from all sides by the angry crowd, trapping him in the water. With no escape, the mob began hurling stones at him relentlessly. The air was filled with the sound of stones striking the water and the man’s cries. The scene was chaotic, with the mob’s anger palpable as they continued their assault, determined to harm him.
A peaceful village in the Juri Upazila plunged into terror as a mob of around 1,500 individuals launched an attack on a Hindu family. The family, which resided in the village of Sagonal, became the sole target of this violent mob, leading to a tragic and horrifying series of events.
The mob first abducted the man’s wife and daughter, subjecting them to unspeakable violence. In a desperate bid to save his own life, the man sought refuge in a nearby pond. However, the mob, driven by a relentless fury, surrounded him in the water. Armed with stones, they launched a brutal assault, ultimately stoning him to death.
The tragic incident has left the local Hindu community in shock and fear. The attack appears to be a targeted act of communal violence, raising concerns about the safety and security of religious minorities in the region. This incident highlights the ongoing tension and vulnerability of minority communities in Bangladesh.