Chittagong: Atrocities against the minorities, especially Hindus continue in Muhammed Yunus-led Bangladesh with news of vandalism of temples and attacks on Bangladeshi Hindus being a constant. In a latest, a Hindu woman in Chittagong’s Khagrachuri town was brutally murdered inside her own house by extremists; her ornaments were also stolen and her son had been receiving threats over his connections with ISKCON.
Hindu Woman Killed in Bangladesh Inside Her House
Chumki Rani Das, a 50-year-old Hindu woman who lived in Chittagong’s Khagrachuri town, was brutally murdered inside her own house on December 5; it was a robbery turned into a bone-chilling murder. The woman’s son, Pranto Das had also been receiving threats for his connection with ISKCON. On the fateful night of December 5, 2024, intruders broke into Chumki Rani Das’ home, robbing it of both precious valuables and a beloved matriarch.
Hindu Woman Murdered: Body Found with Severe Head Injuries
The extremists who entered Chumki Rani Das’ house, stole her gold jewellery, including her sacred Tulsi mala. The victim bore brutal wounds to her head and body, with nail marks visible around her neck. This heinous act took place at her residence in Rukhui Chowdhury Para, Mahila College Road, Khagrachari Sadar. The police found the deceased’s body covered in blood, with severe head injuries.
Deceased’s Son Pranto Das Threatened Over ISKCON Link
Pranto Das, the son of the woman who was murdered has also been receiving threats for the past few days. Pranto Das is a key coordinator of the Sanatan Jagaran Mancha Khagrachari; he has been a victim of online harassment and provocation by the extremists – his photos with ISKCON reference were tagged in social media posts and were used to incite hostility.
Temples Vandalised in Bangladesh Again
Another International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) temple was vandalised and set on fire by miscreants on Friday, December 6. According to sources, the temple was being managed by ISKCON Namahatta Mandir. This incident was confirmed by Kolkata ISKCON VP Radharamn Das on his X account. According to Radharamn, the idols of deities and other items inside the temple, were burned down completely. The center, located in Dhaka, witnessed the concerning incident on Saturday morning around 2-3am.
In a post on X, Das wrotem “Another ISKCON Namhatta Centre burned down in Bangladesh. The Deities of Sri Sri Laxmi Narayan and all items inside the temple, were burned down completely. The center is located in Dhaka. Early morning today, between 2-3 AM, miscreants set fire to the Shri Shri Radha Krishna Temple and the Shri Shri Mahabhagya Lakshmi Narayan Temple, which fall under the Hare Krishna Namhatta Sangha, located in Dhour village, under then jurisdiction of Turag Police Station, Dhaka district. The fire was initiated by lifting the tin roof at the back of the temple and using petrol or octane. Address: H-02, R-05, Ward-54, DNCC, Dhaka 1230.” (sic)
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