November 7, 2016 3:54 PM

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Attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh: Sushma asks Indian envoy to take up issue

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has said she has asked Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka to call on the Bangladesh Prime Minister and express India's grave concern about the safety and wellbeing of the Hindus in Bangladesh. <br/><br/>In reply to a request on twitter to do something about violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, Mrs. Swaraj said she has asked the Indian Commissioner regarding this.<br/><br/>Meanwhile, Bangladesh Police arrested nine more persons in connection with violence against Hindus and burning of temples in the Muslim-majority country. With the latest arrests the total number of arrests have reached 53.<br/><br/>PTI quoting police says arrests were made while police carried out drives in different areas in connection with the recent attacks on the Hindus living in Brahmanbaria's Nasirnagar upazila. Authorities have suspended Nasirnagar Upazila Nirbahi Officer Chowdhury Moazzem Hossain.<br/><br/>Miscreants set on fire at least six Hindu houses in a predawn attack on Friday in Brahmanbarhia district's Nasirnagar. At least fifteen temples and more than 20 houses were vandalised after a Facebook post deemed offensive to Islam sparked outrage in the country.<br/><br/>Many Hindu families have deserted their houses after the attacks on temples and have taken refuge in other areas.<br/><br/>Hundreds of protesters have rallied in the capital demanding stern action against perpetrators of attacks on Hindus. Several political and rights groups also held another rally in front of the National Press Club demanding immediate and stern actions against the culprits.

November 7, 2016 7:46 AM

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Attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh: Sushma asks Indian envoy to take up issue

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has said she has asked Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka to call on the Bangladesh Prime Minister and express India's grave concern about the safety and wellbeing of the Hindus in Bangladesh. <br/><br/>In reply to a request on twitter to do something about violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, Mrs. Swaraj said she has asked the Indian Commissioner regarding this.<br/><br/>Meanwhile, Bangladesh Police arrested nine more persons in connection with violence against Hindus and burning of temples in the Muslim-majority country. With the latest arrests the total number of arrests have reached 53.<br/><br/>PTI quoting police says arrests were made while police carried out drives in different areas in connection with the recent attacks on the Hindus living in Brahmanbaria's Nasirnagar upazila. Authorities have suspended Nasirnagar Upazila Nirbahi Officer Chowdhury Moazzem Hossain.<br/><br/>Miscreants set on fire at least six Hindu houses in a predawn attack on Friday in Brahmanbarhia district's Nasirnagar. At least fifteen temples and more than 20 houses were vandalised after a Facebook post deemed offensive to Islam sparked outrage in the country.<br/><br/>Many Hindu families have deserted their houses after the attacks on temples and have taken refuge in other areas.<br/><br/>Hundreds of protesters have rallied in the capital demanding stern action against perpetrators of attacks on Hindus. Several political and rights groups also held another rally in front of the National Press Club demanding immediate and stern actions against the culprits.

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