In a disturbing incident in Bangladesh extremists attacked a Shivling at the Narail Shiva temple.

The incident took place in Narail district and the video went viral on September 21.

Visuals showed a group of men armed with sticks and rods approaching the Shivling in anger before striking it. The attack lasted for a few seconds before the men fled the scene.

According to reports, Narail district has seen recurring tensions, with Hindu minorities periodically facing harassment and vandalism of their religious sites. The attack on the Narail Shiv temple represents a significant threat to Bangladesh’s religious harmony and its long-standing tradition of peaceful coexistence between different faiths. Human rights groups and the Hindu diaspora have expressed outrage, urging the Bangladeshi government to implement stronger measures to safeguard minority religious sites.