Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:47am on 01 Jan 2026,Thursday International
A 50-year-old Hindu man was badly injured after he was attacked by a mob and set on fire in Bangladesh, police said. The incident took place on December 31 in Shariatpur district. The victim, Khokon Das, was on his way home when a group of people stopped him. He was beaten with sharp weapons and later set ablaze, officials said. Local residents rushed him to a hospital, where he is being treated for serious burn injuries. Police have started an investigation to identify those involved. No arrests were reported at the time of writing. Authorities said security has been stepped up in the area. (PC: NDTV)
