Indian Media Celebrating Shooters Behind Killings of Bangladeshi Student Leaders, Openly Backing Violence Online

Screenshots and visual collages widely shared online show masked gunmen portrayed as “heroes,” accompanied by inflammatory captions targeting Bangladesh’s student movements and political activists. Some posts explicitly praise the attackers, while others suggest, without evidence, that the perpetrators are linked to Indian intelligence agencies, allegedly operating with the backing of former Dictator Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and elements of the Awami League.

One of the platforms cited in the backlash is a Facebook-based page named Love Indian Page, which has published a series of graphic and provocative posts portraying unidentified gunmen as “heroes.” Several of these posts openly glorify violence and frame the killings of Bangladeshi student activists as justified or necessary.

Bangladeshi analysts warn that such narratives, regardless of their origin, risk escalating regional tensions and undermining bilateral relations. They emphasize that no credible investigation has so far established the identity of the attackers or confirmed any foreign involvement.

“This kind of content is deeply irresponsible,” said to The Chronify a Dhaka-based security analyst. “Celebrating extrajudicial violence and implying foreign intelligence operations without proof fuels conspiracy theories and destabilizes public trust.”

The Ministry of Home Affairs has reiterated that all recent shootings are under active investigation and urged the public and international media to refrain from speculation. Officials stressed that violence against political activists or civilians is unacceptable and that accountability must come through lawful judicial processes.

Media ethicists in Bangladesh have also called on Indian news organizations to clarify their positions and distance themselves from extremist digital content that appears to normalize or applaud killings.

Human rights groups note that glorifying violence, whether through traditional media or online platforms, poses a serious threat to democratic norms and press responsibility across South Asia.