Youth killed in lynching over religious insult in Valuka

PNN News Desk, Mymensingh

In Valuka Upazila of Mymensingh, a youth was killed in a lynching incident following allegations of religious insult. The incident occurred on Thursday night near a garment factory in Jamirdia Dubaliapara area.

The deceased, Dipu Chandra Das (approximately 30), was a resident of Tarakanda Upazila and worked in the linking section of a local knitwear factory. According to locals, during work, a conversation with a colleague allegedly involved derogatory remarks about Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by Dipu. The issue spread quickly, causing anger among the factory workers and nearby residents.

As tensions escalated, a crowd gathered at the factory gate. Security personnel tried to remove the accused from the premises, but an enraged mob beat him severely, leading to his death shortly afterward. Following the incident, the crowd blocked the Dhaka–Mymensingh highway and began protesting, even setting fire to the body. Police and army personnel arrived promptly to control the situation and recovered the body.

Valuka Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge Jahidul Islam confirmed that the body was sent for post-mortem and that the case is under investigation. Upazila Nirbahi Officer Md. Firoz Hossain stated on social media that the incident was isolated, the situation is now under control, and law enforcement remains vigilant.