*Location*: Kishoreganj District, Bangladesh

*Date*: November 16, 2024

*Source*: Amader Somoy

*_Incident Overview:_*

On the evening of *Friday*, *November 16, 2024*, a Hindu youth named Hriday Rabi Das was allegedly killed in what is being described as an “honor killing” due to his *romantic relationship with a Muslim girl.* The incident has raised serious allegations against the local religious authorities, the Bangladesh Army, and the police.

*_Sequence of Events:_*

*_1. Abduction and Assault:_*

° At around *8:00 PM* on Friday, three local mullahs allegedly lured Hriday Rabi Das from a shop and took him to a nearby warehouse.

°  There, they reportedly beat him severely.

*_2. Handing Over to the Army:_*

The mullahs then allegedly handed Hriday over to the Bangladesh Army at the *Karimganj Army Camp.*

*_3. Death in Custody:_*

° Hriday was reportedly held in the *army’s custody overnight,* where he was allegedly beaten further.

° At around *3:00 AM* on Saturday, Hriday was brought to *Abdul Hamid Khan Hospital* in a severely injured and near-death state. Doctors declared him dead shortly after arrival.

° According to medical sources, Hriday was found with *blood coming from his mouth*, and there were visible signs of trauma on his body.

*_4. Alleged Cover-Up:_*

° It has been reported that a *Hindu police officer was appointed* as the Investigating Officer (IO) in an attempt to downplay the incident.

° During the post-mortem examination, around *50-60 armed soldiers* were stationed at the hospital to prevent the spread of information regarding the circumstances of Hriday’s death.

*_Allegations and Concerns:_*

*Religious Bias and Brutality:*

° The killing is being described as an act of religious hatred, fueled by the fact that the victim, *a Hindu, was in a relationship with a Muslim girl.*

° There are growing concerns about the increasing brutality faced by Hindus in Bangladesh, with accusations that the *Bangladesh Army* has been involved in multiple such incidents.

*_Violation of Personal Rights:_*

° The incident highlights the violation of individual rights, as Bangladesh’s constitution guarantees the freedom to choose one’s partner and marry freely, regardless of religion.

° The murder of Hriday, allegedly *for loving a Muslim girl*, is seen as an extreme example of intolerance and communal violence.

*_Call for Justice:_*

• Activists and human rights groups are calling for a thorough investigation into *Hriday Rabi Das’s death and the involvement of the Bangladesh Army and police* in this alleged honor killing.

• There are increasing concerns about the safety and rights of religious minorities in Bangladesh, *particularly Hindus, amid growing communal tensions.*

*_Conclusion:_*

The tragic death of Hriday Rabi Das has sparked outrage and concern over the rising intolerance and brutality faced by religious minorities in Bangladesh. The role of local religious authorities, the Bangladesh Army, and the police in this incident has raised serious questions about the state of religious freedom and justice in the country.

*_Other Details/ Summary_*

Allegations of Religious prosecutions as Hindu Youth is Killed for loving a Muslim girl.