Overview
- Kapoor posted an Instagram Story titled “Dipu Chandra Das,” urging people to read about the case, view the circulating videos and ask questions.
- Reports say Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu garment worker, was beaten and set on fire by a mob in Bhaluka, Mymensingh, after allegations of hurting religious sentiments.
- NDTV and other outlets report he worked at the Pioneer Knit Composite Factory in the Square Masterbari area of Mymensingh.
- Police have arrested at least 12 people in connection with the killing, according to multiple reports.
- Coverage in India and Bangladesh questioned the interim government’s ability to curb religiously fueled mob attacks and maintain law and order, as Kapoor’s post gained traction across platforms including Reddit.