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ISKCON Kolkata spokesperson posted on social media the picture of the lawyer in the ICU.
In Bangladesh, a lawyer representing the case of religious leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Prabhu, who is jailed on treason charges, has been attacked. This claim has been made by ISKCON spokesperson Radharaman Das in Kolkata.
Radharaman Das said in a post on social media with the picture of Raman Roy-
Chinmay Das’s lawyer Raman Roy has been brutally attacked. He is fighting for his life in ICU. His only mistake was that he defended Chinmoy Prabhu in the court. The fundamentalists vandalized his house and attacked him brutally.
Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a prominent former leader of ISKCON in Bangladesh, was arrested in Dhaka last month after leading a protest in support of the Hindu community in Rangpur. He has been accused of treason. On November 26, a Dhaka court had rejected his bail plea. There will be another hearing on his bail today.
Chinmoy Das’s lawyer Raman Roy. This picture has been shared by ISKCON spokesperson on social media.
Who is Chinmoy Prabhu? The real name of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari is Chandan Kumar Dhar. He is the head of Chittagong ISKCON. PM Sheikh Hasina left the country on 5 August 2024 amid the ongoing violence in Bangladesh. After this, violent incidents took place against Hindus on a large scale.
After this, Sanatan Jagran Manch was formed to protect the interests of Bangladeshi Hindus and minorities. Chinmoy Prabhu became its spokesperson. Through Sanatan Jagran Manch, Chinmay addressed several rallies in Chittagong and Rangpur. Thousands of people participated in it.
Why was Chinmay Prabhu arrested? On October 25, Sanatan Jagran Manch held a rally at Laldighi Ground in Chittagong with 8-point demands. Chinmoy Krishna Das gave a speech in this. During this time, some people hoisted the saffron flag on the Azadi Pillar at New Market Chowk. ‘Aami Sanatani’ was written on this flag.
After the rally, on October 31, Begum Khaleda Zia’s BNP party leader Firoz Khan had filed a case of treason against 19 people including Chinmoy Krishna Das in Chittagong. He is accused of insulting the national flag.
What happened in Bangladesh in the last days?
26 November Chinmay Prabhu’s bail plea rejected Bail of former ISKCON chief Chinyam Krishna Das Prabhu rejected in Chittagong. After this violence broke out outside the court premises. Lawyer Saiful Islam lost his life in this.
India expressed displeasure India expressed displeasure over the arrest of Chinmay Prabhu. India’s Ministry of External Affairs said that it is unfortunate that the criminals are roaming freely, but cases are going on against the religious leader who raised the right demands through peaceful meetings.
Religious leader of Bangladesh ISKCON coming out of the court after the bail plea was rejected.
27 November
Demand to ban ISKCON A petition was filed in the Bangladesh High Court demanding a ban on ISKCON. The lawyer who filed the petition had told the court that ISKCON people were behind Saiful’s death. In such a situation, this organization should be banned. In this petition, there was also a demand to declare emergency in Chittagong.
28 November
Demand to ban ISKCON rejected On September 28, the Dhaka High Court had rejected the demand to ban ISKCON. The interim government of Bangladesh said in the court that we have taken necessary steps against the activities of ISKCON. This issue is the priority of the government.
Sheikh Hasina demanded the release of Chinmay Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina also on Thursday condemned the arrest of ISKCON’s Chinmay Prabhu and asked the interim government to release him immediately. Hasina said that a prominent leader of Sanatan Dharma has been arrested unjustly.
ISKCON Bangladesh breaks ties with Chinmay Prabhu ISKCON Bangladesh disassociated itself from Chinmoy Prabhu. General Secretary Charu Chandra Das Brahmachari said that Chinmay had already been removed from all posts of the organization for breach of discipline. He does not take responsibility for any of their statements or reactions.
ISKCON Bangladesh General Secretary Charu Chandra Das Brahmachari giving statement on the arrest of Chinmoy Prabhu.
29 November
India’s ISKCON comes in support of Chinmoy Prabhu The Indian branch of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) said that Chinmoy Prabhu was not an official member of the organization, but they support his rights and freedom of speech. The organization said that we have not distanced ourselves from Chinmoy Prabhu and will not do so.
India said- Bangladesh government should take responsibility for the security of Hindus The Indian Foreign Ministry has given a statement on Friday on the arrest of ISKCON religious leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Prabhu and the condition of Hindus in Bangladesh. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India has expressed its protest over the treatment of Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh.
30 November
Hindu religious leader Shyam Das Prabhu arrested
Another religious leader associated with ISKCON, Shyam Das Prabhu, was arrested in Chittagong. Shyam had gone to meet Chinmay Das who was in jail. He was arrested without warrant. ISKCON Kolkata vice president and spokesperson Radharaman Das gave this information.
Shyam Das Prabhu was arrested without any official warrant.
1 december
83 ISKCON members in Bangladesh stopped from going to India
Bangladesh Immigration Police stopped 54 ISKCON members traveling to India with valid passports and visas at the border. These people were going to India to participate in a religious function. Regarding this, the Immigration Police says that even though they had valid passports and visas, they did not have special permission from the government. The next day, 29 people of ISKCON were stopped from coming to India.
2 December
Mamta demanded to send peacekeeping force to Bangladesh West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee demanded sending peacekeeping force to Bangladesh. Mamta said that for this the central government should talk to the United Nations. Along with this, he said that PM Modi should bring back the Indians facing atrocities on foreign soil.
Vandalism in the office of Assistant High Commission of Bangladesh in Tripura
The office of the Assistant High Commission of Bangladesh was vandalized in Agartala, the capital of Tripura. Workers of Hindu Sangharsh Samiti had organized a demonstration outside the office. Bangladesh expressed displeasure and demanded a thorough investigation from India.
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