India in talks with Bangladesh government over violence in Chattogram’s Durga puja pandals
India has been in ‘shut touch’ with the Bangladesh executive over incidents of violence at Durga Puja pandals following communal pressure in Chattogram (ertswhile Chittagong) in the previous couple of days, in line with Ministry of Exterior Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi.
Violence erupted after information unfold on social media that the Quran used to be allegedly desecrated at a Durga Puja pandal close to Nanuar Dighi lake in Comilla the town. In step with studies, atleast 3 folks had been killed right through an assault on a pandal.
Following the Comilla violence, incidents of vandalism had been additionally reported from temples in Chandpur’s Hajiganj, Chattogram’s Banshkhali and Cox’s Bazar’s Pekua, the record stated. The federal government has deployed paramilitary forces within the spaces the place violence came about.
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All the way through the weekly briefing on Thursday, Bagchi stated, “We’ve got additionally observed some, as you stated, stressful studies of untoward incidents involving assaults on spiritual gatherings in Bangladesh. We observe that the federal government of Bangladesh has reacted promptly to make sure keep an eye on of the location, together with the deployment of legislation and legislation enforcement equipment.”
“We additionally take into account that the continuing festive celebrations of Durga Puja, which you alluded to, proceed in Bangladesh with the give a boost to of the federal government of Bangladesh businesses, and naturally, the massive majority of the general public. The prime fee in Dhaka, in addition to our consulates in Bangladesh, are patently in very shut touch with the government in Dhaka and at native ranges. In order that’s for the instant. I feel I will be able to go away it at that,” stated the MEA spokesperson.
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Communal pressure has gripped portions of Bangladesh right through the continuing Durga Puja celebrations within the nation.
As violence unfold to different puja pandals, police attempted to convey the location beneath keep an eye on however had been pelted with stones by way of mobs. Safety forces needed to fire tear gasoline shells and rubber bullets to disperse the rioters.
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