Responsibility to protect life, liberty of minorities rests with Dhaka, says MEA

Bangladesh Tensions: Police Use Tear Gas on Hindus; India Concerned Over ISKCON Monk’s Arrest

Tensions flare in Bangladesh as police used tear gas to disperse a large group of Hindu protesters in Dhaka and Chittagong, following the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a prominent ISKCON monk. Das, arrested on sedition charges and accused of disrespecting the national flag, has sparked nationwide protests among his supporters. The unrest intensified after a court denied bail, resulting in clashes with security forces. India expressed grave concern over the safety of Hindus and minorities in Bangladesh, highlighting multiple recent attacks on the community. India urged Bangladesh's government to ensure protection for its minority groups amidst growing tensions. #BangladeshTensions #TearGasClashes #HinduProtests #ISKCONMonkArrest #ChinmoyKrishnaDas #SeditionCharges #BangladeshProtests #MinorityRights #IndiaVoicesConcern #ReligiousFreedom #HinduRights #BangladeshUnrest #PoliceViolence #HinduSecurity #BangladeshMinorities ~HT.318~PR.152~ED.346~GR.122~