Bangladesh ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das arrested amid protests against Hindu atrocities
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Synopsis
Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, an ISKCON monk and spokesperson for Bangladesh Sammilita Sanatani Jagran Jote, was arrested in Dhaka by the detective branch of the metropolitan police. Reports suggest his detention relates to allegations of disrespecting the Bangladeshi flag at an earlier rally. The arrest coincides with heightened communal tensions in Bangladesh, marked by increasing violence against Hindus, including attacks on temples and homes. The reasons behind his arrest remain unclear as investigations continue.
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Bangladeshi authorities arrested Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a spokesperson for the Bangladesh Sammilita Sanatani Jagran Jote and an Iskcon priest, on Monday. The arrest was confirmed by Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Detective Branch spokesperson Talebur Rahman, though no details of the charges have been disclosed, as reported by TOI.
Chinmoy Krishna Das, a key figure advocating for Hindu rights, was apprehended at Dhaka airport before his scheduled flight to Chattogram. He was later taken to a local police station for questioning.
Chinmoy Krishna Das had also addressed a large protest rally in Rangpur on November 22, denouncing the surge in attacks on Hindus across the country.
The detention of Chinmoy Krishna Das has sparked concern among activists and Hindu organisations, who view the arrest as part of a broader crackdown on dissent. Authorities have not yet commented on whether his recent protests played a role in his arrest.
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“Police spokesperson Talebur Rahman confirmed the arrest but did not give details of the charges.”Chinmoy Krishna Das, a key figure advocating for Hindu rights, was apprehended at Dhaka airport before his scheduled flight to Chattogram. He was later taken to a local police station for questioning.
Allegations of Flag Disrespect and Sedition
The reasons behind the monk’s detention remain unclear. However, media reports suggest that he faces allegations of disrespecting the Bangladeshi national flag during a rally in Chattogram in October. Following the rally, a sedition case was filed against him and 17 others. The case reportedly centres on the hoisting of a saffron flag, an act authorities have deemed provocative.Chinmoy Krishna Das had also addressed a large protest rally in Rangpur on November 22, denouncing the surge in attacks on Hindus across the country.
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Rising Violence Against Hindus
The arrest comes at a time of escalating communal violence in Bangladesh. Reports of targeted attacks on Hindu temples, deities, and homes have drawn widespread condemnation. These incidents have heightened tensions in the country, with human rights groups calling for immediate action to protect minority communities.The detention of Chinmoy Krishna Das has sparked concern among activists and Hindu organisations, who view the arrest as part of a broader crackdown on dissent. Authorities have not yet commented on whether his recent protests played a role in his arrest.
Calls for Clarity and Justice
As the situation develops, the lack of transparency surrounding the monk's arrest has prompted questions about the state of religious freedoms in Bangladesh. Advocates have urged authorities to clarify the charges and ensure a fair investigation.(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)
