Arrest of prominent Hindu leader sparks nationwide outcry in Bangladesh
by Ekta ChaubeyProtests erupted in Bangladesh following the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Prabhu, a prominent Hindu leader associated with the Sammilita Sanatani Jote.
The incident took place in the Chittagong area of Dhaka city on November 25.
Visuals showed the minorities coming out in large numbers to protest on the street against the arrest, protesters raised slogans, blocking key roads, and demanding Prabhu’s immediate release.
According to reports, Members of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) also joined the protests against Prabhu’s arrest. During these events, several protestors sustained injuries after being attacked by unidentified individuals. Chinmoy Krishna Prabhu, also referred to as Sri Chinmay Krishna Das Prabhu has been a vocal advocate for Hindu minority rights in Bangladesh and a monk at an ISKCON temple. His arrest is linked to allegations of disrespecting the Bangladeshi flag during a rally he addressed in October. Prabhu was detained by the Dhaka Police’s Detective Branch. Prabhu’s detention comes amidst growing concerns about increasing violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, with reports of attacks on temples, homes, and businesses fueling tensions across the country.