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A wave of outrage has swept through the Muslim community in Maharashtra following the brutal killing of two Hindu youths in Bangladesh. In Mymensingh district, 25-year-old Dipu Chandra Das was murdered and his body set on fire on a highway. Just seven days later, in a separate incident in the Pangsha area of Rajbari district, a mob beat 29-year-old Amrit Mandal to death.

These horrific incidents have drawn sharp reactions globally, with the Indian government also registering a strong diplomatic protest. In Maharashtra, Muslim intellectuals and community leaders spoke exclusively to Awaz-The Voice Marathi, expressing their deep anguish and solidarity with the victims.

Ibrahim Khan, Maharashtra State Coordinator for 'Sadbhav Manch Jan Andolan', stated, "As a Muslim, I condemn the killing of two Hindu youths in Bangladesh in the strongest terms. Since Bangladesh is a Muslim-majority country, the Muslims there have a greater responsibility to present the true picture of Islam to the world."

He added, "Islam places great emphasis on protecting the rights of minorities. We have hundreds of historical examples from Islamic rule where this was practised. Therefore, what happened in Bangladesh can never be justified religiously. Bangladesh must ensure such incidents do not happen again. They should present an example to the world of how minorities are protected in the Islamic way."

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Maulana Mohammad Tauqeer Ashrafi, Imam of Gulshan-e-Garib Nawaz Mosque in Hadapsar (Pune), said, "Reports of mob lynching of two innocent Hindu youths are deeply distressing. As an Imam of a mosque, I strongly condemn this incident. What has happened is completely against the teachings of Islam and the Quran."

He added, "Islam does not permit Muslims to kill or oppress any innocent person from a minority community. I express my deepest regret and condemn this. I also wish that our country, India, takes some action on this and tries to stop this at a political level."

Qazi Sohail Shaikh, the 13th descendant of Qazi Haider (who was a secretary to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj), expressed his shame. "When a Muslim commits such an act, our heads hang in shame. Islam gives the message of humanity, peace, and brotherhood. Whatever the religion, humanity comes first. No religion teaches killing or violence. Strict action must be taken against those spreading violence."

Dilawar Shaikh, Secretary of Aman-o-Ittehad Trust, reminded Bangladesh of its history. "India played a major role in the creation of Bangladesh, but it seems they have forgotten India's favour. Attacks on Hindu homes have increased recently. As a Muslim-majority nation, they have a responsibility to represent Islam correctly. I want to tell them that these incidents are never acceptable in Islam."

Referring to the Prophet's time, he said, "The 'Charter of Medina' (Misaq-e-Madina) is the best example of how minorities should be protected. The Prophet set this example for us. The rulers in Bangladesh seem to have forgotten this. The interim government must act quickly, punish the culprits, and provide relief to the victims' families."

Paigambar Shaikh of Ilahi Foundation said, "The Muslim community in India stands firmly with the Hindus of Bangladesh. Atrocities against them cannot be supported under any circumstances. It must be condemned from the perspective of humanity. Bangladesh needs to consider the negative impact this is having on neighbouring countries. International pressure must be applied to stop killings in the name of religion."

Dr Farah Shaikh, President of Miss Farah Charitable Foundation, said, "Our hearts are numb with the inhuman incidents in Bangladesh. These are not just news stories but direct attacks on humanity. Killing in the name of religion is a crime. Islam sees a human as a human, regardless of their caste or identity. We, as Indian Muslims, strongly condemn these events."

Social activist Anwar Shaikh stated, "India's identity is coexistence. Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs, and Christians have built this country together. That is why we clearly say that violence against Hindu brothers is not acceptable to us. Remaining silent today means supporting injustice."

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Overall, the Indian Muslim community has expressed deep anger and unrest over these inhumane incidents. The consensus among all intellectuals is that Islam is a religion of peace, and there is no place for the killing of innocents. They have demanded that the Bangladesh government conduct a fair inquiry, punish the guilty severely, and take concrete steps to prevent such incidents in the future.