West Bengal Police issued a strong public warning on Friday after several social media users began drawing misleading parallels between two unrelated killings—one in Bangladesh and another in Murshidabad, India. Authorities said such comparisons were factually incorrect, deliberately provocative, and aimed at disturbing communal harmony.
The controversy began after the killing of Deepu Chandra Das in Bangladesh, where a mob allegedly lynched him over accusations of blasphemy and later set his body on fire. Shortly after, several posts surfaced online attempting to link this tragedy with the deaths of Haragobindo Das and his son Chandan Das in Murshidabad eight months ago.
Police clarified that the two incidents have no connection whatsoever, and warned that attempts to “club them together” were being closely monitored. In an official statement posted on X, West Bengal Police said:
“These comparisons are inflammatory, misleading, and intended to create distrust within communities. Legal action will be taken against anyone spreading such misinformation.”
Authorities emphasized that the Murshidabad double murder case was handled promptly and transparently. Thirteen people were arrested soon after the incident, a chargesheet has already been filed, and the case is currently moving toward trial.
“Equating this with events in Bangladesh is nothing but an attempt to spread communal tension,” the statement added.
Police also urged people to refrain from sharing unverified content, especially posts that attempt to give communal color to criminal incidents. Dedicated teams are monitoring social media platforms to detect and act against accounts spreading provocative or false narratives.
The Murshidabad incident occurred on April 12, when Govind Das, a 72-year-old shopkeeper, and his 40-year-old son were dragged out of their eatery and beaten to death during a local dispute involving a group protesting against certain Waqf-related issues. Authorities had immediately ruled out any link to communal motives.
In contrast, the Bangladesh killing was a mob lynching triggered by allegations of religious insult, and remains under investigation by Bangladeshi authorities.
Reiterating its stance, West Bengal Police said it remains committed to safeguarding the state’s long tradition of communal harmony and will show “zero tolerance” toward those attempting to disrupt peace.
The department appealed to citizens to stay alert, rely on verified information, and refrain from circulating posts that may trigger unnecessary tension.
