Dhaka, May 31 -- Deaths from mob violence rose to 32 in May from 21 in April, reflecting a growing tendency of people to take the law into their own hands, according to a report of Manabadhikar Shongskriti Foundation (MSF).

According to the report released on Sunday, political violence declined slightly during the month, with the number of injured falling from 303 in April to 193 in May, but it still remains high and various political parties and internal conflicts continue to destabilize the situation.

"The number of deaths in mob violence in May rose from 21 to 32 and the number of injuries from 49 to 71, a clear reflection of the increasing tendency for the mob to take the law into its own hands," says the report.

The report also hi...