Bangladesh police us teargas against Hindu protesters

26/11/2024 19:21

        Police in Bangladesh used teargas on Hindus protesting against the arrest of a religious leader, even as neighbour India urged the country's caretaker government to ensure the safety and security of Hindus and minorities.
        
        Chinmoy Krishna Das, a Hindu leader associated with the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), was arrested from Dhaka airport on Monday on several charges, including sedition.
        
        His arrest sparked protests by his supporters in both the capital Dhaka and Chittagong city.
        
        Das faces sedition charges filed in October after leading a large rally in Chittagong, in which he was accused of disrespecting Bangladesh’s national flag and was denied bail by a court in Chittagong on Tuesday.