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Chinmoy Krishna Das Prabhu

Dhaka: A Bangladesh court on Tuesday rejected the bail plea of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, leader of Hindu organization ‘Sammit Sanatani Jot’, and ordered him to be sent to jail. According to ‘bdnews24.com’, “The court of Chittagong’s sixth metropolitan magistrate Kazi Shariful Islam pronounced this order at around 11:45 pm on Tuesday.” The news portal reported that the followers of the Hindu priest approached the court after he was not granted bail. Started raising slogans in the campus.

Court rejected bail petition

India expressed concern

India’s Foreign Ministry has issued a statement expressing deep concern over the arrest and denial of bail to Chinmoy Das and has asked Bangladesh to ensure the safety of all minorities. The statement issued by the Government of India said that we have expressed deep concern over the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das and denial of bail. The incident comes after several attacks on Hindus and other minorities by violent elements in Bangladesh. There are several reported cases of arson and looting of minority houses and business establishments as well as theft and vandalism and desecration of deities and temples.”

criminals roaming freely

The Ministry of External Affairs further said in the statement “It is unfortunate that the perpetrators of these incidents are still roaming free, while charges are being leveled against a religious leader who presented legitimate demands through peaceful gatherings.” The ministry also expressed concern about attacks on Hindus protesting against the arrest of the religious leader.

Was arrested from the airport

Bangladesh Police on Monday arrested Chinmoy Prabhu from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. “Das was detained as per the request of (regular police),” police detective branch spokesperson Rizaul Karim said, however, without giving details of the charges.

charge of insulting the national flag

Quoting Gaurang Das Brahmachari, chief convenor of ‘Sanatani Jagran Jot’, ‘BDnews24’ news portal on Monday said that Das was to go to Chittagong by air from Dhaka. Earlier, on October 30, a case was registered against 19 people, including Das, at the Kotwali police station in Chittagong, accusing them of insulting the national flag of Bangladesh during a rally of the Hindu community in New Market area of Chittagong. Had gone. (Language)