The spike in mob violence did not start out of nowhere. It emerged more prominently during the tenure of the interim government, when public institutions were weaker and law enforcement agencies were struggling to regain their footing due to their activities during the mass uprising.

At least 32 people were killed in mob violence in May -- the highest monthly death toll in the past six months.

Over a month after cobbler Ruplal Robidas was killed by a mob in Rangpur’s Taraganj upazila, his 14-year-old son Joy Robidas is trying to rebuild his life -- this time with books in hand instead of a needle and thread.

Joy once dreamed of studying and building a bright future for himself and his family. But on August 9, that dream was dashed forever.

Why do some cases see swift action while others get neglected?

Deaths in mob beatings marked a sharp rise this year due to poor law enforcement, a lack of trust in police, and a sense of impunity among the perpetrators, according to Ain O Salish Kendra and experts.

India's Supreme Court yesterday asked the government to enact a new law and stem what it called "horrendous acts" of lynching, after some 22 people were killed by mobs this year.