Two Hindu councillors killed in Bangladesh clashes; ISKCON, Kali temples vandalised: Reports

Two Hindu councillors were among the 100 people killed in Sunday’s violent clashes across Bangladesh that also saw several homes and temples of Hindus, including ISKCON and Kali temples, being targeted, forcing devotees to seek shelter, according to local reports.

According to The Daily Star, Haradhan Roy, who was a member of the Parshuram Thana Awami League and the councillor of Ward 4 in Rangpur City Corporation, was shot dead in the clashes on Sunday.

Another Hindu councillor from Rangpur, Kajal Roy, was also killed in the protests on Sunday, reported The New Indian Express.

On Sunday, fresh protests erupted across Bangladesh, killing at least 98 people, including 14 police officers, and injuring hundreds.

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The clashes took the total number of people killed since protests began in early July to at least 300, according to AFP, citing  police, government officials and doctors.

The clashes broke out on Sunday morning between protesters demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and supporters of the ruling party across various regions of Bangladesh.

The intensity of the clashes has forced authorities to take drastic measures, including cutting off mobile internet services and imposing a nationwide curfew for an indefinite period.

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The Indian government, meanwhile, has “strongly advised” its its nationals against travelling to Bangladesh till further notice and Indian authorities in Bangladesh asked citizens to “remain alert” in view of the volatile situation.

“In view of ongoing developments, Indian nationals are strongly advised against travelling to Bangladesh till further notice,” the MEA said in an official statement on Sunday.

“All Indian nationals presently in Bangladesh are advised to exercise extreme caution, restrict their movements and remain in contact with the High Commission of India in Dhaka through their emergency phone numbers 8801958383679, 8801958383680, 8801937400591,” the MEA added.

With inputs from agencies