India, Dec. 23 -- Several American lawmakers have strongly condemned the targeted mob killing of a Hindu man in Bangladesh, calling on authorities to ensure justice, protect religious minorities, and restore the rule of law amid growing instability in the country.

In a statement quoted by PTI, US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi said he was appalled by the killing of Dipu Chandra Das.

"I am appalled by the targeted mob killing of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu man in Bangladesh-an act of violence amid a period of dangerous instability and unrest," Krishnamoorthi said.

While acknowledging that arrests have been reported, he stressed that the Bangladeshi government must pursue a "full and transparent investigation" and prosecute all those resp...