This is genocide: Janhvi Kapoor on mob lynching of Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh
Actress Janhvi Kapoor has condemned the brutal killing of Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh, calling the incident “barbaric” and urging people to combat extremism without selective outrage.
Actress Janhvi Kapoor addressed the murder of a Hindu activist in Bangladesh, identified as Dipu Chandra Das, who was beaten to death, tied to a tree and set on fire. The 28-year-old shared a detailed note on her Instagram Stories, condemning the attack and describing the incident as “barbaric” and “slaughter.”
Janhvi wrote, “What is happening in Bangladesh is barbaric. It is genocide and it is not an isolated incident. If you do not know about this inhuman public murder, then read about it, watch videos, ask questions. And if despite all this you do not get angry, then this is exactly the kind of hypocrisy that will destroy us before we know it.”
Kapoor said, “We will continue to cry about things half a world away while our own brothers and sisters are being burnt to death. We need to expose and condemn extremism in any and every form before we forget our humanity.” His comments have been widely shared on social media platforms including Reddit.
Dipu Chandra Das, a 25-year-old Hindu textile factory worker, was murdered in Bhaluka, Mymensingh, Bangladesh on Thursday night. being beaten and set on fire By the mob on charges of blasphemy. The incident took place near the Pioneer Knit Composite factory in the Square Masterbari area, where Das was employed. According to local reports cited by news outlets, her body was tied to a tree and burned, and the family learned of the attack through social media. Police have arrested at least 12 people in connection with the murder.
The attack on Das has attracted international attention and widespread condemnation, particularly because it is one of several incidents of violence linked to allegations of blasphemy in the region.
Many users praised Kapoor for speaking out about the attack. A social media post noted, “She calling out the brutal murder of Dipu Chandra Das and the brutal massacre of Hindus in Bangladesh, while the rest of Bollywood remains silent out of fear of losing their precious Muslim-market money, boycotts or ruins her “progressive” image except for the obligatory Palestine post, proves that she has real guts to condemn Islamic extremism in our backyard, no selective hypocrisy.” Is connected.”
Further reactions included, “Congratulations to Jhanvi,” and, “As an actress I may not like Jhanvi much, but one thing I have to admit is that the girl is really very aware of the things happening around and has the guts to address it, not only in this matter but on many other matters as well She has spoken very intelligently. When you compare her with other Napo girls, you consider it as PR or something, but I really like her in her interviews. Love the way she speaks. I wish she could do something other than acting as her mother wanted.”
Other comments on social media expressed support for Kapoor’s public involvement, with people saying, “At least she has the courage to speak on this topic,” and, “It’s always nice to read opinions on topics that celebs actually love discussing, like it is for Janhvi.”
The incident remains a topic of discussion and calls for further action to ensure justice and security for minority communities in Bangladesh.