Witnesses describe mob assault on 22 Hindu homes in Rangpur’s Gangachara

  Bangla Press Desk: At least 22 houses belonging to the Hindu community have come under attack in the village of Aldadpur Balapara in Rangpur’s Gangachara Upazila, following an allegation of blasphemy. The assault took place on Saturday, with witnesses saying attackers used loudspeakers to rally people before storming the neighbourhood, reports bdnews24.com. Fearing for their lives, residents fled their homes and took shelter in distant areas. Several homes were looted during the attack, according to multiple accounts from locals. This article was originally published on The Financial Express. [Bangla Press is a global platform for free thought. It provides impartial news, analysis, and commentary for independent-minded individuals. Our goal is to bring about positive change, which is more important today than ever before.]