Bangladesh
ISKCON Temple Bangladesh: ISKCON temple attacked in Noakhali, 1 devotee killed
Noakhali: The International Society for Krishna Consciousness also known as ISKCON on Saturday said its temple in Noakhali area of Bangladesh was attacked on Friday, a day which marked the end of Durga Puja.
One devotee was killed in the attack.
The Hindu religious group also said several of their devotees were also attacked.
ISKCON said its temple had suffered 'significant' damage during the attack.
"ISKCON temple & devotees were violently attacked today by a mob in Noakhali, Bangladesh. Temple suffered significant damage & the condition of a devotee remains critical," read the tweet issued by the group.
It is with great grief that we share the news of a ISKCON member, Partha Das, who was brutally killed yesterday by a mob of over 200 people. His body was found in a pond next to the temple.
— ISKCON (@iskcon) October 16, 2021
We call on the Govt of Bangladesh for immediate action in this regard. https://t.co/BLwqGsN36h
"We call on the Govt of Bangladesh to ensure the safety of all Hindus & bring the perpetrators to justice," read the tweet.
Bangladesh witnessed a violent Durga Puja this year as several Hindu temples and Durga Puja pandals were attacked and damaged by mob.
The attack on ISKCON temple occurred despite assurance by PM Sheikh Hasina earlier in the day that those who attacked Hindu temples will be hunted down.
ISKCON temple & devotees were violently attacked today by a mob in Noakhali, Bangladesh. Temple suffered significant damage & the condition of a devotee remains critical.
— ISKCON (@iskcon) October 15, 2021
We call on the Govt of Bangladesh to ensure the safety of all Hindus & bring the perpetrators to justice. pic.twitter.com/ZpHtB48lZi
She also told the Hindu community of the nation that they have equal rights to celebrate their festivals and should consider Bangladesh as their home.
