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Hindu saint Chinmoy Krishna Das Prabhu was continuously raising cases of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh.
The bail plea of Hindu saint Chinmoy Prabhu Das in Bangladesh was rejected for the second time today. According to news agency Daily Star, Chittagong Sessions Court Judge Saiful Islam gave this decision after reading the arguments of both the sides. The hearing in this case lasted for about half an hour.
Chinmoy Das is accused of insulting the national flag of Bangladesh. In this matter, a case of treason was registered and he was arrested on 25 November 2024.
After the verdict, Chinmoy Prabhu’s lawyer Apoorva Bhattacharya said that he is considering appealing in the High Court regarding the bail. A team of 11 Supreme Court lawyers reached Chittagong Court at 10.15 am. After this the hearing of the case started at around 11 o’clock. At the same time, Chinmay Prabhu was not presented in the court during the hearing. Earlier on December 3, 2024, his bail plea was rejected.
Bangladeshi police officers taking Chinmay Prabhu to court on 25 November.
Vice President of Kolkata ISKCON demands justice
After the bail plea of Chinmoy Prabhu was rejected, Kolkata ISKCON Vice President Radha Raman said-
Everyone was hopeful that Chinmay Prabhu would get freedom in the new year but even after 42 days, his bail was rejected in the hearing today. The Bangladesh government should ensure that he gets justice.
On December 3, 2024, Chittagong Court Judge Saif-ul Islam had rejected the petition because the lawyer who filed the petition requesting advance hearing did not have a power of attorney on behalf of the saint.
Sant Chinmoy Das was arrested on 25 November
Bangladesh Police arrested Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari from Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on 25 November. They were going to Chittagong. ISKCON members present at the spot said that the DB police did not show any arrest warrant. They just said they wanted to talk. After this they took him in the microbus.
Rezaul Karim Mallick, additional police commissioner of the detective branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, said Chinmoy Krishna Das was arrested following a request from the police. Chinmoy Das will be handed over to the concerned police station for legal process.
Bangladesh Police taking Chinmay Prabhu to Chittagong Metropolitan Magistrate Court on 3 December.
Who is Saint Chinmoy Prabhu?
The real name of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari is Chandan Kumar Dhar. He is the head of Chittagong ISKCON. PM Sheikh Hasina left the country on 5 August 2024 amid the ongoing violence in Bangladesh. After this, violent incidents took place against Hindus on a large scale.
After this, Sanatan Jagran Manch was formed to protect the interests of Bangladeshi Hindus and minorities. Chinmoy Prabhu became its spokesperson. Through Sanatan Jagran Manch, Chinmay addressed several rallies in Chittagong and Rangpur. Thousands of people participated in it.
Why was Chinmay Prabhu arrested?
On October 25, Natan Jagran Manch held a rally at Laldighi Ground in Chittagong with 8-point demands. This was also addressed by Chinmoy Krishna Das. During this time, some people hoisted the saffron flag on the Azadi Pillar at New Market Chowk. Aami Sanatani was written on this flag.
After the rally, on October 31, Begum Khaleda Zia’s BNP party leader Firoz Khan had filed a case of treason in Chittagong against 19 people including Chinmoy Krishna Das. He is accused of insulting the national flag.
A saffron flag was placed on the Azadi Pillar in Chittagong, Bangladesh, which was later removed.
Attacks on Hindus are increasing continuously in Bangladesh
Anti-India sentiments have strengthened in Bangladesh after the fall of Sheikh Hasina government on 5 August 2024. Apart from this, religious places associated with minorities are being continuously targeted.
Hindu leaders are receiving threats. Chinmay Das has been raising the issue of security of Hindu temples for a long time.
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