Dhaka: Many Attacked, Vandalize, Loot At ISKCON Radhakanta Temple

S Sahoo March 18, 2022

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Dhaka, Mar 18: In an unfortunate incident, the Iskcon Radhakanta temple in Dhaka, Bangladesh was vandalised and looted by 200 strong mob on Thursday.

The mob was reportedly led by Haji Shafiullah.

The Voice of Bangladeshi Hindus informed via a tweet, “On the night of Shab-e-Barat, extremists are again attacking the Wari Radhakanta #ISKCON temple in Dhaka. We are requesting to all the Hindus play their role in protecting the temple. ” The handle also shared images of the alleged act. The organization also claimed that the police did not take any action when the extremist groups were carrying out an attack on the ISKCON temple in Dhaka.

On the night of shab-e-barat, Extremists are again attacking the Wari Radhakanta #ISKCON temple in Dhaka. We are requesting to all the Hindus to play their role in protecting the temple. #SaveBangladeshiHindus #SaveHinduTemplesInBangladesh @RadharamnDas @iskcon @india_iskcon pic.twitter.com/DVLZF7yVPG

— Voice Of Bangladeshi Hindus ?? (@VoiceOfHindu71) March 17, 2022

The mob vandalized the temple, murti, and looted money and other valuable things. At least 3 Hindu devotees were injured during this attack.

Last year, at least three people were killed after violence took place after news spread on social media that the Quran was allegedly desecrated at a Durga Puja pandal in Comilla town, Bangladesh.