'We will peel off ISKCON devotees' skin': Radical Muslims protest on Bangladesh streets amid unrest (WATCH)
Tensions in Bangladesh escalated after radical Muslim protests erupted following the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das. His arrest, amid increasing violence against religious minorities, sparked provocative chants against ISKCON devotees. India’s Ministry of External Affairs expressed concern over the arrest and ongoing attacks on minorities.
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FollowTensions escalated in Bangladesh as radical Muslim groups took to the streets, with provocative chants threatening violence against ISKCON devotees. The protests are in direct response to the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a prominent Hindu monk and leader of the Sammilita Sanatani Jote, sparking outrage among the Hindu community.
Thousands of Muslims took to the streets of Dhaka on Tuesday (Nov 26), carrying out a series of protests against the ISKCON community following the controversial arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das. The protests have been marked by provocative slogans, including one that openly threatened to “peel off the skins” of ISKCON devotees, further intensifying religious tensions in the country.
The arrest of Das, who is also the spokesperson of the Sammilita Sanatani Jote, took place on November 25 near the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Das, a well-known figure in the ISKCON community, had recently spoken out about the deteriorating safety conditions for Hindus and other minority groups in Bangladesh following a shift in the political landscape earlier this year. His comments have raised concerns among many, particularly in the wake of increasing attacks on religious minorities in the country.
The protests erupted shortly after Das’s arrest, with demonstrators denouncing his actions and rallying against the Hindu community’s perceived influence. The protestors’ chants have taken a more violent turn, with some threatening the lives of ISKCON devotees and calling for the expulsion of the religious group from the country. In some cases, protestors have even expressed their desire to eliminate the group’s presence in Bangladesh.
This growing unrest follows a series of violent attacks on Hindus, including arson, looting, and vandalism of temples and businesses. The situation has been exacerbated by extremist elements within the country who continue to target religious minorities. The arrest of Das has only intensified the anger, with members of the Hindu community voicing their concerns over the safety of minorities under the current regime.
In response to the unrest, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India issued a statement expressing deep concern over the arrest and subsequent denial of bail to Das. “We have noted with deep concern the arrest and denial of bail to Shri Chinmoy Krishna Das, who is also the spokesperson of the Bangladesh Sammilit Sanatan Jagran Jote. This incident follows the multiple attacks on Hindus and other minorities by extremist elements in Bangladesh,” the MEA statement read.
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