Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Bangladesh: Hindu Homes Attacked After Blasphemy Arrest
In Bangladesh, a young Hindu man was arrested for allegedly insulting Islam on Facebook.
Angry Muslims then attacked and damaged the homes of other Hindus.
It appears there may have been a fake account used to make it look like the young man posted the offensive content.
The police arrested the young man quickly to calm things down.
Many Hindu families had to leave their homes because they felt unsafe.
An 18-year-old Hindu boy was arrested in Gangachara, Bangladesh, on blasphemy charges.
A Muslim mob attacked and vandalized at least 15 Hindu homes following the arrest.
The mob's actions were in response to alleged derogatory social media posts about Prophet Muhammad.
Reports indicate the posts may have originated from a duplicate Facebook account.
Over 50 Hindu families fled their homes due to the violence.
- Who
- Ronjon Roy, an 18-year-old Hindu boy, was arrested; a Muslim mob attacked Hindu homes.
- What
- An 18-year-old Hindu boy was arrested on blasphemy charges, leading to attacks on Hindu homes.
- When
- The attacks on Hindu homes occurred on Sunday, July 27th, following the arrest on Saturday, July 26th.
- Where
- Gangachara upazila in Rangpur district of Bangladesh.
- Why
- The arrest and subsequent violence were prompted by accusations of blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad.
Accusation of Blasphemy
Response to Allegations
Social Media Posts
Accusation of Blasphemy
Accusations of derogatory social media posts about Prophet Muhammad.
Response to Allegations
Dispute over the authenticity of the posts; claims of a duplicate account.
Community Response
Accusation of Blasphemy
Muslim mob's outrage and demand for action against the accused.
Response to Allegations
Hindu community's perspective on the violence and displacement.
- Accused
- Ronjon Roy
- Age
- 18
- Location
- Gangachara, Bangladesh
- Allegation
- Blasphemy via Facebook
- Mob's Actions
- Attacked and vandalized Hindu homes.
- Families Displaced
- 50+
