DHAKA: As Bangladesh is encapsulated in the wave of atrocities against the minority Hindu community, there is yet another escalation targeting a Hindu temple. A crude bomb exploded at Kaligach Tala Kali Mondir in South Thakurpara of Cumilla city, Bangladesh. The bomb blast has severely injured three people, including the priest. On March 7(Saturday) evening, as the prayers were underway, the bomb exploded, thus creating a fresh wave of panic and insecurity among the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh.
As the CCTV footage was analysed, it was revealed that a miscreant who had covered his face with a mask entered the temple premises as the prayers were going on around 6:30 PM. The eyewitnesses also explain that the masked assailant entered the temple premises with a bag as the devotees were assembled for Shani Pooja. This included even the women and the children. The miscreant quietly and tactically placed the bag in the temple and escaped from the scenario, just seconds before the explosion, evading the sight of the devotees or other bystanders.
Masked man bombed Kali Gachhtala Mandir during Shani Puja in Cumilla, Bangladesh.
CCTV footage showed him entering with a bag, leaving it inside while others stood nearby, and fleeing before the blast injured priest and two devotees.
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The witnesses also said that the masked miscreant placed two more crude bombs. One at the nearby Buddhist site and the other at an office building. Keshob Chakraborty explained that a white object fell in front of him before the room was filled with smoke. All three injured were immediately evacuated to the hospital for further treatment. Local police also assert that they have collected the CCTV footage and the investigations are underway to know the identity of the assailant and their hidden motives behind unleashing a bomb blast at the Hindu temple.
Meanwhile, the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh has been a victim of the atrocities committed by the radical Islamic activities since the country’s administration was taken over by the interim government under the aegis of its Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, post the fall of Sheikh Hasina regime. Hindus were burnt on streets, their houses were torched, and the minority community has been living under the atmosphere of constant fear, apprehension and uncertainty of life.
Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu worker at the garments factory in Mymensingh, was burnt alive and hanged to a tree in public for being accused of blasphemy. Similarly, the houses of Hindu teachers were torched down as the family made a narrow escape and saved lives. Similarly, Hindu hotel owners, shopkeepers and others were persistently targeted and executed by the radically motivated individuals of Bangladesh. Will these atrocities on the minority Hindu community descend under the new BNP regime led by Tarique Rahman? Will Hindus regain a safe environment under the BNP rule? The question remains unanswered as hope among the Hindus of Bangladesh remains dwindling. Meanwhile, the Hindu community awaits for peace, security, solidarity and inclusivity under the BNP rule.
