Actor Shanto Khan, his filmmaker father lynched by mob amid violent protests in Bangladesh

Shanto Khan Lynched: The situation in the South Asian country of Bangladesh and the outbreak of violence and targeted attacksare worrisome. In a shocking development, Bangladeshi actor Shanto Khan andhis father Selim Khan, a film producer andpolitician,werelynched by a mob during violence in the country.

Shanto Khan and his Father Lynched

Shanto had played young Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in the film Tungiparar Miya Bhai in 2021.

As per The Dhaka Tribute report, Shanto andhis father Salim, aleader expelled from the Awami League, werebeaten to death on Monday (Aug 5).

The father and son were fleeing from their area when they became victims of mob anger at the Forkkabad Bazaar in Balia Union Parishad. They even fired shots from their pistol in defence, however, they were not able to save themselves and were lynched by another mob at the nearby Bagara Bazaar.

The deaths of father and son were confirmed by Chandpur Sadar Model police station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md Sheikh Mohsin Alam: "We have learned about their deaths, but no one informed us. We did not go there for our safety," he said.

Shanto's father Salim, who was a well-known producer, has been known for his illegal works, controversies and corrupt activities.

Several members of the Kolkata film industry expressed shock over the lynching of the Bangladeshi actor Shanto Khan and his father.

In recent years, Shanto has worked with several Kolkata-based actors.

Popular actor Rajatabha Dutta told PTI, "I was stunned after hearing the news that he and his father were killed. We don't know the circumstances leading to their deaths. It saddens my heart to learn they were killed. Artists like us who thrive on art and creativity always yearn for peace, amity and brotherhood."

Dutta and Shanto had worked in the 2022 Bangladeshi film Bikkhov.

(With inputs from agencies)