Another spiritual leader was detained by police in Chattogram on Saturday in a series of shocking arrests targeting Hindu priests in Bangladesh. He is identified as Shyam Das Prabhu, comes days after the controversial detention of another Hindu monk, Chinmoy KrishnaDas.
Arrest Without Warrant
Sources confirmed that Shyam Das Prabhu was arrested without an official warrant, provoking an uproar among the local religious community. It was reported that he was going to meet Chinmoy Krishna Das in jail when he was detained by Chattogram Police.
ISKCON Condemns Arrests
The International Society of Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has voiced strong condemnation following the arrests. Radharamn Das, Vice-President and Spokesperson for ISKCON Kolkata, shared an update on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), confirming the arrest of Shyam Das Prabhu. “Another Brahmachari, Sri Shyam Das Prabhu, was arrested by Chattogram Police today,” Radharamn Das posted, highlighting the growing tensions surrounding the issue.
Chinmoy Krishna Das’ Ongoing Detention
The arrest of Shyam Das Prabhu follows the detention of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a former ISKCON member, who was taken into custody earlier this week. He was accused in a sedition case and denied bail shortly after his arrest on Monday. His arrest has sparked further concerns about the safety and treatment of Hindu leaders in the region.
Growing Concerns Among Religious Leaders
The arrests of these Hindu monks come amidst rising concerns about religious freedom and the treatment of minority groups in Bangladesh. The detentions have raised alarms about the safety of religious figures, particularly those associated with Hindu spiritual organizations.
As the situation continues to unfold, many are calling for a clearer understanding of the charges against these religious leaders and whether their arrests are politically motivated. The incidents in Chattogram have drawn widespread attention, especially from the international Hindu community, demanding justice and transparency.