BANGLADESH VIOLENCE: India's neighboring country Bangladesh is once again in the news. There is a lot of uproar here after the arrest of ISKCON Pundarik Dham President Chinmay Krishnan Das. People of Hindu society have taken to the streets against the arrest. People of Hindu society are demanding the release of Chinmay Krishnan Das . BNP and Jamiat workers also took to the streets against the protest of Hindus . After this, this protest turned violent. More than 50 people have been badly injured in the violence. India's Foreign Ministry has raised this issue with Bangladesh and demanded the protection of Hindus.
What did the Foreign Ministry say?
The Ministry of External Affairs has expressed deep concern over the arrest and denial of bail to Chinmay Krishna Das, spokesperson of Bangladesh Sammilit Sanatan Jagran Jot. The Ministry of External Affairs said that we urge the Bangladesh authorities to ensure the safety of Hindus and all minorities.
Why was he arrested?
According to the report, Chinmay Krishnan Das has been accused of insulting the national flag of Bangladesh. After this, the officers of the detective branch of Dhaka Police arrested him from Dhaka airport. Since the arrest, protests have been taking place everywhere in Bangladesh. Chinmay Das, arrested in the sedition case, has also received a setback from the court. The court rejected his bail plea.
Chinmay Das got a big shock from the court.
After the arrest, the police presented Chinmay Das in the court, where he got a shock. The court rejected his bail plea and ordered him to be sent to judicial custody. The court also ordered the jail administration to provide him with all the things he needs so that his religious activities are not hindered.
People came out on the streets with sticks and rods.s
The matter became so heated that people were seen running on the streets with sticks. Many videos related to this are going viral on social media. In a viral video, it can be seen how protesters with sticks in their hands entered a college and surrounded a young man present there, and beat him up. All the victims of the attack were admitted to the hospital for treatment.
Hindu Society Amid Fear
The protests and violence everywhere reminded people of the era of the coup against the Sheikh Hasina government. At that time, the protests became so violent that Sheikh Hasina's government fell. During that time, the Hindus of Bangladesh also had to face difficulties. The protesters not only targeted temples but also set their houses on fire.
BJP made a demand to the Foreign Minister
As soon as the news of the arrest of ISKCON Pundarik Dham President Chinmay Krishnan Das came out, its effect was seen in Bangladesh as well as India. While many people called the arrest wrong, West Bengal BJP President Dr. Sukanta Majumdar tweeted and wrote that I condemn the unjust arrest of Honorable Chinmay Prabhu, who is working tirelessly for the rights of the Sanatani Hindu community in Bangladesh. I urge Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar ji, to please take the matter seriously and take immediate action.
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