Indian media outlets including NDTV, India Today, WION have falsely identified businessman Lal Chand, also known as Sohag (39), who was murdered in front of Mitford Hospital (Sir Salimullah Medical College) in the capital, as a Hindu.
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In reality, Md Sohag, alias Lal Chand, was a Muslim businessman.
His father’s name is Md Aiyub Ali, his mother’s name is Aleya Begum. He is survived by his wife Lucky Begum, his sister Fatema, and his son Sohan.
On July 9, Sohag was brutally attacked and beaten to death by a group of assailants in front of Gate No. 3 of Sir Salimullah Medical College Hospital. After his death, stones were thrown at his body.
Footage of the gruesome incident circulated widely on social media, sparking nationwide outrage. A total of seven people have been taken into police custody so far in connection with the murder.
On Friday, Sohag was laid to rest beside his mother’s grave in his native village of Bandargachhia, Ward 7, Dhalua Union, Barguna Sadar Upazila, following funeral prayers (Salat al-Janazah).
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Although the headlines of named Indian media outlets mention Sohag as a Hindu, the articles did not provide any details regarding his religion or personal background.
Indian media outlets continuously spreading numerous false reports about alleged minority persecution in Bangladesh.