Indian Muslims are aghast at the incident of lynching and the gruesome murder of a factory worker, Dipu Chandra Das, in Mymensingh district of Bangladesh. Speaking to Awaz-the Voice, they called it a “shame on humanity” and an attack on “civilised society, human rights, and democratic values.”

Mohammad Rafiq Chauhan, a senior lawyer and social activist from Karnal, Haryana, says, "The mob killing of a Hindu in Bangladesh is contrary to the fundamental principles of Islam. Islam is a religion of peace and justice.

“In Islam, killing innocent people is considered the gravest sin. The Holy Quran clearly states that killing an innocent person is equivalent to killing humanity. Various Hadith also state that it's the responsibility of Muslims to protect and ensure the safety of the life, property, and honour of non-Muslim citizens.”

He said in a Muslim country, non-Muslims have the right to perform religious activities and celebrate festivals according to their religion. They have the freedom to own property, engage in business, and engage in employment. They have the right to military and civil protection from the state. They have the right to equality with Muslims in many matters, including property and contract laws.

According to the hadiths of Bukhari and Abu Dawood, the Prophet Muhammad said that one who kills a non-Muslim will not even reach remotely to the Paradise remotely.

Rana Aas Mohammad, a social worker from Mandoli, Yamunanagar district, Haryana, the village of the late superstar Sunil Dutt, says, "The incident in Bangladesh is unfortunate. This should not happen in any country. People of different religions and sects live in this country.

“It’s the government's responsibility to protect minorities. The government must ensure their safety. At the same time, the majority also has a responsibility to refrain from mistreating minorities. They should live in harmony with them and ensure their safety. They should avoid any action that would undermine the interests of minorities or harm their lives or property.”

He said the lynching of the man and a mob burning his body after hanging it from a tree is a shame on humanity. “Any country where minorities or the oppressed are subjected to such atrocities should be put to shame and must be dismissed.”

Rajesh Khan Machhari, a social worker and advocate from Sonipat, says, "The incident in Bangladesh is undoubtedly condemnable. Different communities reside in any country. All are residents of that country. Everyone has equal rights in the country."

If someone commits a crime, it is the court's responsibility to punish them. The victim should file a police complaint against the offender. The police and courts then take the lead. One must have faith in the courts. If people themselves begin to punish criminals or the accused, it is anarchy. This is not a good sign for any civilised society. The young man was accused of blasphemy.

It is often seen that such allegations are used as a weapon to settle personal scores or target minorities. Lynching an innocent person to death based solely on rumours is a blatant miscarriage of justice."

Hisar -based social worker Hoshiyaar Khan says, "Mob lynching is a blatant violation of the law. In a democracy, the rule of law is paramount. Investigating any allegation is the responsibility of the police and judiciary. When the mob becomes its own judge and magistrate, it sows the seeds of anarchy in society."

Incidents of mob lynching demonstrate that radical elements are not hesitating to take the law into their own hands, which poses a serious threat to the security of any country. Such incidents are reminiscent of medieval barbarism. Such incidents must not be acceptable in any religion or society. The government must punish the culprits and ensure that such incidents do not recur in the future."

Haji Ibrahim Khan, an environmental activist from Mewat, expressed deep concern over the incident, saying, "I am against all forms of violence, no matter where it occurs. The mob killing of a young man in Bangladesh and then giving it a communal twist cannot be condemned enough."

I urge the Bangladesh government to punish those involved in this massacre. I also appeal to the people there to maintain mutual harmony and brotherhood, and maintain peace and tranquility in the country.

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