Attackers smashed Hindu statues and grabbed surveillance equipment from a Bangladesh temple Sunday night. The vandals destroyed parts of Kartik and Saraswati idols at Shwarupdah Palpara Sri Sri Rakhha Kali Temple before the major Durga Puja festival. Temple leader Amaresh Ghosh said the criminals struck during a power cut while rain fell. Local police chief Mominul Islam promised a full investigation after officers arrived at the scene.
The attack follows a pattern of violence against Hindus since Muhammad Yunus became interim leader last August. Home Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury recently called Hindu ceremonies gatherings for alcohol and drugs. The former ruling Awami League party slammed his comments as dangerous hate speech. Temple volunteer Badal Kumar Dey expressed fear about celebrating their biggest religious event. Attacks on minority communities have surged since the previous government fell from power.
The attack follows a pattern of violence against Hindus since Muhammad Yunus became interim leader last August. Home Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury recently called Hindu ceremonies gatherings for alcohol and drugs. The former ruling Awami League party slammed his comments as dangerous hate speech. Temple volunteer Badal Kumar Dey expressed fear about celebrating their biggest religious event. Attacks on minority communities have surged since the previous government fell from power.
