New Delhi: Expressing profound grief over the killing of one its members in a mob attack at ISKCON temple in Bangladesh’s Noakhali area, the community has called on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina-led government to ensure the safety of all Hindus and bring the perpetrators to justice.
“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. We call on the Govt of Bangladesh for immediate action in this regard,” read a statement posted on the Twitter handle of ISKCON.
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ISKCON said the temple suffered significant damage and the condition of a devotee remains critical.
“ISKCON temple & devotees were violently attacked today by a mob in Noakhali, Bangladesh. Temple suffered significant damage & the condition of a devotee remains critical. We call on the Govt of Bangladesh to ensure the safety of all Hindus & bring the perpetrators to justice,” the community said in another tweet.
ISKCON also offered condolences to Das’ family members in this hour of grief.
“Shri Partha Das, 25 years, was a enthusiastic devotee and liked by all in the community. We pray to Sri Krishna to grant him hia shelter and prayers for strength in this hour of grief to the all family members and devotees,” the community posted on the micro-blogging platform.
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In another attack on the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh, a mob earlier on Friday allegedly attacked devotees at an ISKCON temple in Noakhali area.
The attack took place just a day after Prime Minister Hasina warned of strict action against those trying to disturb communal harmony in Bangladesh.