Fresh attacks on Hindu temples in Bangladesh: Multiple idols vandalised, arrests made
Fresh attacks on Hindu temples in Bangladesh: Multiple idols vandalised, arrests made
In a troubling series of fresh incidents, miscreants in Bangladesh have vandalised eight idols in Hindu temples in Mymensingh and Dinajpur districts over the past two days.The police, as per a PTI report, have arrested at least one suspect, with investigations ongoing.
What happened?
In Mymensingh’s Haluaghat sub-district, three idols across two temples were destroyed on Thursday and Friday. Two idols at the under-construction Bonderpara Temple in Shakuai were desecrated, while another at Polashkanda Kali Temple in Beeldora was damaged.Fresh attacks
Separately, five idols at Jharbari Shashan Kali Temple in Dinajpur’s Birganj sub-district were found vandalised earlier this week.Daily Star, citing Abul Khayer, Officer-in-Charge of Haluaghat Police Station, reported that a 27-year-old man, Alal Uddin, has been arrested in connection with the Polashkanda temple attack. Uddin reportedly confessed during interrogation and was subsequently remanded in custody.
According to an ANI report, another man, a 37-year-old male named Azharul, has been arrested “for vandalising Hindu idols in the Shakuair area.”Fresh attacks
Concerns for minorities in Bangladesh
These latest vandalism attacks are part of a broader pattern of violence targeting Hindus in Bangladesh.Recently, MoS External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha, relating to violence in Bangladesh, revealed that over 2,200 incidents were reported till October of this year.Fresh attacks
“2,200 cases of violence against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh were reported till 8th December 2024 and 112 cases in Pakistan were reported till October 2024,” replied Singh. He also said that the Government of India has taken a “serious,” note of the incidents and has shared its concerns with the government in Bangladesh.
“India expects that the Government of Bangladesh will take all necessary measures to ensure the safety and welfare of Hindus and other minorities,” he added.Fresh attacksPM Modi embarks on 2-day visit to Kuwait, likely to firm up roadmap for futuristic partnership
