Washington, Dec 23 (NationPress) In a strong condemnation of the mob lynching of a young Hindu man in Bangladesh, New York State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar highlighted what she termed a disturbing trend of violence and persecution aimed at religious minorities in the nation.

In her statement, Rajkumar expressed being “deeply disturbed by the ongoing violence against Bangladesh’s Hindu minority,” referencing the brutal killing of Dipu Chandra Das as the latest example.

“The horrific mob killing of Dipu Chandra Das emphasizes a worrying trend of violence against Hindus and other religious minorities in Bangladesh,” Rajkumar stated. “We must unite—from Queens to around the world—for human rights, justice, and religious freedom.

Dipu Chandra Das, a 25-year-old Hindu Bangladeshi, was attacked by a mob, beaten, set on fire, and his remains left on a highway. Reports indicate that twelve individuals have been arrested in connection with this heinous crime.

“The relentless violence against Bangladesh’s Hindu minority, epitomized by the shocking lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, who was only 25, is deeply troubling,” she mentioned in her statement.

The assemblywoman emphasized that this incident is not an isolated event but part of a broader pattern of religious persecution and targeted violence against minorities in Bangladesh.

“This incident is indicative of an alarming trend of religious persecution and targeted violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh,” Rajkumar remarked.

She referenced statistics from the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, which noted thousands of incidents over the past year.

“The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council documented 2,442 incidents of violence against minorities and over 150 temples vandalized from August 2024 to July 2025,” the statement detailed.

Rajkumar indicated that such statistics reflect a climate of fear and insecurity for minority communities, especially Hindus, in Bangladesh. She also noted that the repercussions of such violence extend beyond the borders of the country.

“From Queens to nations globally, we collectively experience the fear, pain, and uncertainty faced by Hindus in Bangladesh,” she stated.

Rajkumar reiterated her solidarity with the Hindu community in Bangladesh and emphasized her commitment to advocating for human rights and religious freedom across the globe.

“We stand united with Bangladesh’s Hindu community, advocating for human rights and religious freedom on a global scale,” she declared.

Representing a diverse district in Queens, New York, which includes a significant immigrant population from South Asia and the Bangladeshi diaspora, Rajkumar has been an outspoken advocate on issues of civil rights, religious freedom, and the protection of minority communities.

This statement comes amidst rising concerns among diaspora organizations and human rights advocates regarding reports of violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh, particularly in light of recent political unrest and social tensions.