ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh sent to jail, Hindus and other minorities express fear, anxiety, and uncertainty; India says…

New Delhi: Recently, a couple of incidents have been reported from Bangladesh where Hindus and other minorities have been targets of violence and prejudice. At some point of essentially the most modern incident, spokesperson of the Bangladesh Sanatan Jagaran Mancha and head of Pundarik Dham in Chittagong, Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari has been arrested and denied bail.

India on Tuesday, 26 November 2024, expressed its “deep concern” over the developments.

Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari turned into taken into custody by the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at around four:30 pm on Monday, November 25. He turned into produced ahead of Judge Kazi Shariful Islam of Chittagong’s sixth Metropolitan Magistrate around 10:30 am local time on Tuesday who rejected his bail and sent him to penitentiary.

Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari is a Hindu priest who is expounded to International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).

India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) condemning the incident said on Tuesday, 26 November 2024 that it has noted with “deep concern” the arrest and denial of bail to Das, who may be the spokesperson of the Bangladesh Sammilit Sanatan Jagaran Jote.

Highlighting the broader context of continuing violence against minorities in Bangladesh, specifically Hindus, the MEA added, “This incident follows more than one attacks on Hindus and other minorities by extremist elements in Bangladesh. Documented cases of arson, looting of minority homes and businesses, theft, vandalism, and desecration of deities and temples are deeply troubling.

“It be miles unfortunate that while the perpetrators of these incidents remain at large, charges should be pressed against a non secular leader presenting legitimate demands through peaceful gatherings. We also note with concern the attacks on minorities protesting peacefully against the arrest of Shri Das.”

India also urged the Bangladeshi authorities to be sure the security and security of Hindus and all minorities, including their right to peaceful assembly and expression.

A few protests broke out in an entire lot of of parts of Bangladesh, including Chittagong, because the news about Das’s arrest spread on social media late Monday evening.

In Chittagong, hundreds of Hindus took to the streets and rallied at the Cheragi intersection.

It be miles believed that dozens of Hindu protestors were injured at some point of the protest rally.

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) also urged the Indian government to take immediate steps, seeking the discharge of prominent Hindu leader.

Some of essentially the most modern incident has once again raised serious concerns in regards to the security of Hindus in Bangladesh, which form the largest minority community.

The communal violence in Bangladesh began straight away after former PM Sheikh Hasina left Dhaka and continues to lead to widespread fear, anxiety, and uncertainty among the minorities in Bangladesh, specifically Hindus.

(With IANS inputs)