Advocate Defending Hindu Priest In Bangladesh Attacked, Says ISKCON

A lawyer defending Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari,  the Hindu priest arrested and accused of sedition in Bangladesh, has been attacked, the ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) has said.  In a post on X, Radharaman Das, the spokesperson for ISKCON, said, "Please pray for Advocate Ramen Roy. His only 'fault' was defending Chinmoy Krishna Prabhu in court. Islamists ransacked his home and brutally attacked him, leaving him in the ICU, fighting for his life".

Many lawyers in Bangladesh, however, have denied any such event.

Last month too, there were claims on social media and a few news outlets that a lawyer defending Chinmoy Krishna Das was killed. But investigations revealed that the murdered lawyer, Saiful Islam, was an assistant public prosecutor and he was not defending Chinmoy Das.

The post from Radharaman Das read: 

Please pray for Advocate Ramen Roy. His only 'fault' was defending Chinmoy Krishna Prabhu in court.

Islamists ransacked his home and brutally attacked him, leaving him in the ICU, fighting for his life.#SaveBangladeshiHindus #FreeChinmoyKrishnaPrabhu pic.twitter.com/uudpC10bpN

— Radharamn Das राधारमण दास (@RadharamnDas) December 2, 2024

Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a prominent former leader of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Bangladesh, was arrested in Dhaka last month after protests by the Hindu community in Rangpur, demanding stronger legal protections for minority groups. He has been accused of sedition and was denied bail by a Dhaka court on Tuesday.

Bangladesh has seen widespread political violence and protests over minority rights since the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Amid attacks on minority Hindus in the neighbouring coutry, Radharaman Das had earlier posted on X that two disciples of Chinmoy Krishna Das have gone missing in Chattogram after a second Hindu monk, Shyam Das Prabhu, was arrested.

India has condemned the arrest and urged Bangladeshi authorities to ensure the safety and security of Hindus and other minorities. 

The arrest has also been strongly criticised by Indian religious leaders and members of the civil society.

Protest rallies have been held in West Bengal and several other staes that share border with Bangladesh.

In Tripura, the criticism has taken the form of boycott. Hotels and restaurants have decided not to accept bookings from tourists from Bangladesh, the top association of the travel sector has said.

Earlier today, more than 50 protesters allegedly entered the premises of the Bangladeshi mission in Tripura capital Agartala, leading to panic among the officials and staff at the complex. India has described the incident as "deeply regrettable".

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No Rooms, Meals For Bangladeshi Tourists In Tripura: Hotel Association

1. While hotels will not give rooms to Bangladeshi tourists, restaurants will not serve meals to them, the All-Tripura Hotel and Restaurant Owners' Association said in the statement.
2. The statement comes on a day when hundreds of people took out a massive rally around the Bangladeshi mission in Tripura's capital Agartala, protesting against the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh as well as attacks on minorities in the neighbouring country.
3. Over 50 protesters allegedly entered the premises of the Bangladeshi mission in Agartala, leading to panic among the officials and staff at the complex.
4. India has described the incident as "deeply regrettable", and said diplomatic and consular properties should not be targeted under any circumstances.
5. The Bangladesh interim government in a post on X said it "deeply resents the violent attack into Assistant High Commission in Agartala this afternoon, vandalization of the Mission premise and desecration of the Bangladesh flag."
6. A six-member delegation of the Hindu Sangharsh Samity, which held a protest rally over atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh, was allowed inside the assistant high commission to submit a memorandum. "However, there was no breach of peace or trouble inside the Bangladesh mission as we drove out the protesters immediately," senior police officer Chiranjib Chakraborty told news agency PTI.
7. India has said the interim government in Bangladesh must live up to its responsibility of protecting all minorities. India has expressed serious concern over the "surge" of extremist rhetoric and increasing incidents of violence against Hindus.
8. Mr Das, arrested for alleged sedition, should be dealt with in a just, fair and transparent manner, India has said.
9. Ties between India and Bangladesh came under strain after the interim government headed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus came to power following the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August.
10. Reports of attacks on Hindus continue to come from Bangladesh. Last week, a journalist, Munni Saha, was taken into custody after she was targeted by radical Islamist forces and surrounded by a mob.

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"Bumrah Is A Joke...": Ex-England Pacer's "Best Player In The World" Verdict

Former England cricket team fast bowler Steven Finn was all praise for Jasprit Bumrah after his match-winning performance against Australia in the first Test match in Perth. Bumrah, who also captained India in the encounter, took eight wickets and played a major role in ensuring the historic win. It was a masterclass from the star India pacer as he made full use of the conditions and took a number of significant wickets. Finn heaped praise on him and even said that he is the best player in the world.

“Jaiswal scored that brilliant 161. But the player that I loved watching and that I think is actually the best player in the world, bar none at the moment, is Jasprit Bumrah. He is just—he's a joke, honestly. You watch him bowl, and you just think, I'm glad that I don't have to strap my pads on," Finn said on TNT Sports while reviewing India's performance along with ex-England captain Alastair Cook.

During the analysis, Cook admitted that he was surprised by India's dominant show against Australia in Perth - a venue that has historically been a happy hunting ground for the hosts.

“I was surprised that India have gone there (Australia) and hammered Australia in what normally is a very hard place to go and play cricket. Perth, I know it's not the WACA; I know it's the new stadium, but still, historically, Australia don't lose many games there. I thought India was so brave."

Jasprit Bumrah's unorthodox bowling action and exceptional skill-set makes him a “complete package,” according to Australia's premier batter Steve Smith.

Leading India in the absence of regular skipper Rohit Sharma, Bumrah was adjudged 'Player of the Match' after claiming eight wickets, including a five-wicket haul in the first innings, to power the visitors to a 295-run victory in the opening Test.

“From the start of his run-up, it's just all awkward,” Smith told the Sydney Morning Herald.

“The way he runs in is different to pretty much anyone else, then the last bit of his action is different. I've faced him a reasonable amount now, and each time you face him it takes a few balls just to get the rhythm of it in a way." Smith was among Bumrah's victims during a devastating opening spell in the first innings, where the pacer tore through the Australian top-order.

(With PTI inputs)

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SRK Responds To Diljit's Korbo Lorbo Jeetbo Slogan During Kolkata Concert

Shah Rukh Khan responded to Diljit Dosanjh's heartwarming post shared on X in his style. Diljit performed at the city of joy last night as a part of his magnificent Dil-Luminati India Tour and summed up the spirit of the city with "Karbo, larbo, jeetbo re" (We fight and we will win) mantra. Diljit shared the video on his X and called himself a Shah Rukh Khan fan. Replying to the post, Shah Rukh Khan wrote, "Thank you for bringing joy to the City of Joy, @diljitdosanjh Paaji. I'm sure all at @KKRiders and their fans love the Korbo Lorbo Jeetbo reference. All the best and have a great tour.... Love u." Take a look:

Thank you for bringing joy to the City of Joy, @diljitdosanjh Paaji. I'm sure all at @KKRiders and their fans love the Korbo Lorbo Jeetbo reference. All the best and have a great tour…. Love u https://t.co/SS9EpJV0Ev

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) December 1, 2024

Diljit gave a roaring shout out to Shah Rukh Khan's mantra "Korbo larbo jeetbo re" during the concert. Diljit can be heard saying, "Karbo, larbo, jeetbo re... This is a very good tagline. Is it from the IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders? It's very nice. And specially, it's Shah Rukh Khan Sir's team, so I have to like it. Because I am a fan of Sir. It's a nice mantra as well. You work hard, fight with yourself. We are supposed to give our 100% no matter we win or not. If you work hard 100%, you will be victorious at any cost. It's a very good slogan."Sharing the video, Diljit wrote, "Thank you Kolkata. Love you. See you again." 

Ahead of the concert, Diljit visited the iconic spots in Kolkata including Indian Coffee House, Howrah Bridge and the banks of the Ganges. Take a look:

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A post shared by DILJIT DOSANJH (@diljitdosanjh)

Diljit's next stop is Bengaluru. He will wrap up his India leg of the tour in Guwahati on December 29.

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'Thrashed For Being Indian': Kolkata Resident Narrates Bangladesh Ordeal

Amid attacks on Hindus and other minorities in neighbouring Bangladesh, a youth from Kolkata said he was thrashed in Dhaka by unidentified people after they learnt he was a Hindu from India.

Sayan Ghosh, 22, from Belgharia in the northern fringes of Kolkata, had gone to Bangladesh on November 23 and stayed at a friend's place, and the family treated him as their own son.

"However, as me and my friend went out for a stroll late in the evening on November 26, a group of four-five youths accosted me around 70 metres from my friend's house. They asked me about my identity. As I told them I was from India and a Hindu, they started kicking and punching me and even attacked my friend who tried to save me," Mr Ghosh told PTI on Sunday.

"They even snatched my mobile phone and wallet at knifepoint. No bystander came to our rescue. There was no policeman nearby. After the incident, we went to Shyampur police station but they refused to lodge any complaint. Instead, they repeatedly asked me why I visited Bangladesh. After I showed them my passport and visa, and after speaking to my friend and his family members, they were satisfied and asked me to get my wounds treated," he said.

Mr Ghosh said he was denied treatment at two private medical facilities and finally went to Dhaka Medical College and Hospital.

"I received treatment there three hours after the incident. I had several stitches done on my forehead and head and even had injury in my mouth," Mr Ghosh, still struck by horror, said.

He could finally file a complaint with Belgharia police station upon his return to Kolkata on November 30 as neither the immigration nor Bangladesh Border Guards at Darshana border outpost registered his complaint officially.

"I was too scared to visit the Indian High Commission in Dhaka fearing for the safety of me and my friend's family," he added.

After staying at his friend's house for three days after the incident, Mr Ghosh was taken to the railway station by his friend in the early hours of November 29 and he took a train for Darshana.

From Darshana, he crossed over to Gede, on the Indian side, in the morning of November 29 and took a Sealdah-bound local train to reach Belgharia.

The young man, who wished that the issue not be politicised, said he intended to lodge a complaint with the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata.

"The youths were locals having some connections and probably that is why the police did not initiate any action against them and did not lodge my complaint," he said. "I could not imagine such a nightmarish situation awaiting me in a neighbouring country where people speak the same language as us and share similar food habits," he said.

A Bangladesh Deputy High Commission official said the interim government was committed to ensuring the safety of every citizen, from all communities, as well as tourists and will look into complaints once filed for fair investigation.

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