Those Attacking Durga Puja Pandals Won’t Be Spared: B’desh PM
At least three people were reportedly killed in an attack on a Durga Puja pandal in Bangladesh
Mumbai: Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina has given a stern warning to the culprits of communal violence and said that anyone involved in the attacks on Hindu temples and Durga Puja venues in Cumilla will not be spared irrespective of which religion they belong to.
During an event at Dhakeshwari National Temple in Dhaka, she said, “The incidents in Cumilla are being thoroughly investigated. Nobody will be spared. It doesn’t matter which religion they belong to. They will be hunted down and punished,” reported Dhaka Tribune.
The prime minister made the remarks while exchanging greetings with people of the Hindu community. She joined the program at Dhakeshwari National Temple in Dhaka on the occasion of Durga Puia from Ganabhaban through a video conference.
Terming the incident of vandalizing temples in Cumilla “very unfortunate,” she said that those who are unable to earn the confidence and trust of the people and have no ideology can carry out such attacks.
“We are getting a large amount of information. We will definitely trace those who carried out the attacks… This is the age of technology,” she added.
“They must be found. We did so in the past and will do it in the future, too. They must face due punishment. Exemplary punishment will be given so that none can dare to engage in this type of incident in future,” said the prime minister, reported Dhaka Tribune.
She also called upon all to work in unison and remain vigilant to stop the recurrence of such heinous acts.
She said that people irrespective of caste, creed and religion celebrate all festivals together in Bangladesh, adding, “Religion is for individuals and festival is for all and we enjoy every festival together.”
Communal tension has gripped parts of Bangladesh during the ongoing Durga Puja celebrations in the country.
Violence erupted after news spread on social media that the Quran was allegedly desecrated at a Durga Puja pandal near Nanuar Dighi lake in Comilla town.
At least three people were reportedly killed in an attack on a Durga Puja pandal in Bangladesh. The police have been working to bring the situation under control but were pelted with stones by mobs.
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