ISKCON temple vandalised, devotees ‘violently attacked’ by mob in Bangladesh’s Noakhali

In one other assault on the minority Hindu group in Bangladesh, a mob allegedly attacked devotees at an ISKCON temple in Noakhali space on Friday.

In a tweet, ISKCON mentioned the temple suffered vital injury and the situation of a devotee stays important.”ISKCON temple and devotees were violently attacked today by a mob in Noakhali, Bangladesh. Temple suffered significant damage & the condition of a devotee remains critical. We call on the Government of Bangladesh to ensure the safety of all Hindus and bring the perpetrators to justice,” ISKCON mentioned in a tweet.ISKCON temple & devotees had been violently attacked at this time by a mob in Noakhali, Bangladesh. Temple suffered vital injury & the situation of a devotee stays important.We name on the Govt of Bangladesh to make sure the security of all Hindus & convey the perpetrators to justice. pic.twitter.com/ZpHtB48lZi— ISKCON (@iskcon) October 15, 2021
The vandalism on the ISKCON temple is the newest within the sequence of assaults on Hindu locations of worship in Bangladesh this week. Several native media experiences claimed that Durga Puja pandals and idols had been vandalised in Bangladesh.Violence erupted after information unfold on social media that the Quran was allegedly desecrated at a Durga Puja pandal close to Nanuar Dighi lake in Comilla city.Following Comilla violence, incidents of vandalism had been additionally reported from temples in Chandpur’s Hajiganj, Chattogram’s Banshkhali and Cox’s Bazar’s Pekua.Paramilitary forces had been deployed in 22 districts after 4 folks died within the ensuing violence whereas a number of others had been injured, as per Bangladeshi media experiences.Reacting to the incidents, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday mentioned the Bangladesh authorities promptly reacted to make sure that the scenario was beneath management.”We have seen some disturbing reports of untoward incidents involving attacks on religious gatherings in Bangladesh. We note that the government of Bangladesh has reacted promptly to ensure control of the situation, including the deployment of law enforcement machinery,” MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi mentioned.”We also understand that the ongoing festive celebrations of Durga puja continue in Bangladesh with the support of government agencies and, of course, a large majority of the public,” he added.Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina additionally gave a stern warning to these attempting to disturb communal concord within the nation, promising motion shall be taken in opposition to the perpetrators of the communal violence in Comilla.Also Read | India in talks with Bangladesh govt over violence in Chattogram’s Durga puja pandals