Bangladesh crackdown: On what grounds monks stopped despite having valid papers, asks Iskcon Kolkata official
Sunday, 1 December 2024 () Sixty-three Bangladeshi Iskcon monks with valid travel documents were prevented from entering India at the Benapole border by Bangladeshi authorities over 'suspicious activities'. This move coincides with global protests by Iskcon devotees against the alleged persecution in Bangladesh. Despite holding valid visas, the monks were turned back, raising concerns among Iskcon officials.
Sunday, 1 December 2024 ()
