AIMIM chief and Hyderabad MP, Asaduddin Owaisi, on Monday expressed concern over the lynching of a 27-year-old Hindu man, Dipu Chandra Das, in Bangladesh's Mymensingh, calling it "extremely unfortunate" and against "contrary to the constitutional mandate" of Bangladesh.
Citing the Bangladeshi Constitution, Owaisi said that it guarantees freedom of religion under Article 41.
While speaking to news agency PTI, the Hyderabad MP said, "The creation of Bangladesh was rooted in secular Bengali nationalism. A substantial non-Muslim population lives in Bangladesh and speaks the Bangla language. If you read the Constitution of Bangladesh, Article 41 guarantees freedom of religion, Articles 27 and 28 ensure equality before the law, and Article 12 upholds secularism."
"What happened to Dipu Chandra Das is completely contrary to the constitutional mandate. It is extremely unfortunate that such a sad incident occurred, and our party condemns any sort of lynching," he said.
In an earlier reaction to the barbaric killing, Owaisi had extended support to the Centre, demanding that the issue with Bangladesh.
Owaisi also emphasised the importance of stability in Bangladesh for India's security, especially the northeast region.
"We must remember that stability in Bangladesh is very important for the security of India, especially the Northeast. A popular revolution has happened in Bangladesh, and we hope that when the elections are held in February, the relationship between India and Bangladesh will improve for good," Owaisi had said, speaking to ANI news agency.
Das, a 25‑year‑old Hindu garment factory worker in Mymensingh, was killed by a mob on December 18, 2025, after rumours spread that he had allegedly hurt religious sentiments, though authorities later said there was no evidence to support those claims.
Dipu's body was dragged, hanged and set on fire in public, the video of which went viral on social media, drawing condemnation from across the world.