New Delhi: Mob who allegedly attacked Iskcon Temple in the Bangladesh Noakhali district on Friday and according to the community, one of its members was killed.
The temple community said, Iskcon members, Partha Das was brutally killed by a mass of more than 200 people yesterday.
His body was found in a pool next to the temple, added the community.
Iskcon authorities urged the Bangladesh government to immediately take action, ensuring the security of all Hindus and bringing justice players.
Iskcon in a tweet said, “Iskcon Temple & Highing-Earrers were attacked today by a horde in Noakhali, Bangladesh.
The temple suffers from significant damage & the condition of a penalty remains critical.
We call the Bangladesh government to ensure the security of all Hindus.
& bring the perpetrators to court.
“Isycon Temple attacks hard at Noakhali, Bangladesh.
The temple suffers from significant damage & …
https://t.co/D6DVDX3UVE- ISKCON, Inc.
(@Iskconinc) 1634313164000 The alleged attack on the temple occurred despite the guarantee by Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from strict action after the incident of communal violence that attacked Hindu temples would be hunted and punished.
On Thursday, Sheikh Hasina was sure of strict action after the incident of communal violence in Cumilla.
“The incident in Cumilla is being investigated thoroughly.
Nothing will be spared.
No matter which religion they have.
They will be hunted and punished,” Hasina said, reported Dhaka TRIBUNE.
On Friday, a man named Jatan Kumar Sahha was killed and 17 others were injured in the attack on the upazila of the Noakhali Bangladesh district during the Durga Puja celebration in Vijaya Dashami, Dhaka TRIBUNE reported.
The Mob attacked, was damaged, and looted Hindu households, business, and several temples in Chaumuhani during their march, police said.
On Wednesday, communal violence broke out in several places in Bangladesh after news broke out on social media about the alleged dismissal of the Koran in the Puja Durga place at the Bank of Nanuar Digi.
Some Puja places are damaged in the Chandpur area, Chittagong, Gazipur, Bandaran, Chapnawabanjgganj, and Moulvibazar.
Clashes produce several victims, report Dhaka Tribune.
(With input from the agency)