Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stated on Thursday that these concerned within the latest demolition of Hindu temples within the nation could be “hunted down and punished.”
At least 4 folks had been killed in violence after unidentified Muslim extremists ransacked some Hindu temples in Bangladesh throughout Durga Puja celebrations. In response, PM Hasina deployed paramilitary forces in 22 districts and promised justice to the perpetrators of the incident.
A Home Ministry spokesperson stated Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) personnel have been deployed in 22 districts throughout the nation to include the unfold of violence.
He stated the elite anti-crime Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and armed police have additionally been ordered to be on alert from the BGB in 22 of the 64 administrative districts and elsewhere to stop any violence.
On Wednesday, three individuals had been killed and several other others injured throughout clashes between Muslims and police in Hajiganj sub-district of Chandpur bordering Kamila, whereas the fourth succumbed to his accidents later.
Prime Minister Hasina promised to deliver the perpetrators of the violence to justice, saying nobody concerned within the assaults on Hindu temples and Durga Puja locations in Comilla could be spared.
“The incidents in Comilla are being thoroughly investigated. No one will be spared. It doesn’t matter what religion they belong to. They will be hunted down and punished,” he stated whereas exchanging greetings with members of the Hindu neighborhood throughout an occasion at Dhaka’s Dhakeshwari National Temple on the event of Durga Puja. She joined this system via a video-conferencing from her official Gan Bhavan residence.
“We are getting a huge amount of information. This is the age of technology and those involved in this incident will definitely be tracked using technology,” Hasina stated.
He additionally urged India to be vigilant in opposition to escalating any communal violence. “We hope that nothing will happen there (in India) that can affect any situation that affects our Hindu community in Bangladesh,” he stated.
Authorities banned rallies in Hajiganj the place officers confirmed 4 folks had been killed within the firing and stated two others had been severely injured within the conflict.
Police stated a few of their officers had been injured as a mob attacked them and vandalized their and native directors’ automobiles.
Although he didn’t specify whether or not the police motion resulted in casualties, media reviews stated that the police opened hearth on a crowd of over 500 folks.
According to officers, the police had been alerted about an alleged blasphemy incident at a Durga Puja mandap in Kumila, about 100 km from right here, following which an investigation was launched.
However, temples within the north-west coastal sub-districts of Kumila, neighboring Hajiganj, Hatia and Banskhali had been attacked by extremists, whereas social media was largely used to incite communal stress.
Hindu non secular leaders termed the violence as a part of a conspiracy to disrupt Durga Puja celebrations and demanded motion in opposition to fundamentalists and safety of Hindu temples and institutions.
Kamila District Puja Utsav Samiti secretary Nirmol Pal stated a particular group protested and blasphemed on the mandap to cease Durga Puja.
Police stated they’ve up to now detained 43 folks in reference to the violence. People who posted the primary video on the Kamila place of worship on social media had been additionally in custody.
“Investigation is underway and we are also identifying the culprits using security camera footage,” Deputy Inspector General of Police Anwar Hussain instructed media in Kamila.
Ruling Awami League normal secretary and highway transport minister Obaidul Qader stated that “radical elements” carried out assaults on Hindu temples at 10 to 12 locations for political functions.
“But our government led by (Prime Minister) Sheikh Hasina will not allow them to go ahead with their evil designs,” he instructed reporters, who visited a puja pavilion on the Ramakrishna Mission right here.
He cautioned folks in opposition to spreading rumors to destroy inter-religious concord within the nation and stated Hasina has ordered strict motion in opposition to communal parts.
“We will be vigilant,” stated the minister.
It stated the Ministry of Religious Affairs issued an emergency discover urging the general public to not take the legislation into their very own fingers because it reiterated the decision for sustaining communal concord and peace.
Hindus represent about 10 % of the 169 million inhabitants of Muslim-majority Bangladesh. There have been reviews of sporadic violence over time, largely attributable to rumors unfold on social media.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
