This incident which took place in Dagonbhuiyan area of Feni district has shocked the local Hindu community. Sameer’s body was left lying on the road, while the assailants ran away after looting his CNG auto.
Method: Killing Sameer by surrounding him in a deserted place
Motive: Robbery as per preliminary investigation, as the auto rickshaw was taken away
Police action: Case registered, but the assailant is still out of custody
This incident is considered not just a murder, but another link in the ongoing violence against Hindus in Bangladesh. Burning a house lamp like this also calls into question the system, which is making minorities strangers in their own country.
1. Where and when was Samir Kumar Das murdered?
This tragic incident took place on the evening of January 11 in Dagonbhuiyan area of Feni district.
2. Could this killing be linked to sectarian reasons?
Local Hindu organizations say that Hindus are being made a “soft target”. Along with looting, the aspect of identity based violence cannot be ruled out.
3. What is the condition of Sameer’s family?
Sameer was the eldest son of the family and the financial responsibility of the house was on his head. After his death, his parents and family are crying.
4. Did the police arrest anyone?
Even after 24 hours of the incident, the assailants are still out of the picture, due to which there is a lot of anger among the people.
5. What is the current status of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh?
In recent months, after the change of power, incidents of violence, temple vandalism and killings against Hindus have increased, which is also raising concern at the international level.
Brutal killing of Hindu youth in Bangladesh: Death of CNG auto driver Samir Kumar Das in Feni raises questions on security
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