*Source:* Ekattor TV, November 25, 2024
Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a religious leader of the Hindu Sanatan community, has been arrested by Bangladeshi police. The arrest occurred on Monday afternoon at Dhaka’s Shahjalal International Airport as he was on his way to Chittagong.
*_Key Points:_*
• *Arrest Details:*
Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari was apprehended by the specialized Detective Branch (DB) of the Bangladesh Police at around *4:30 PM* on Monday. He was traveling in a vehicle registered as *Dhaka Metro – Ch 521161* when the arrest was made.
*_Protests and Demonstrations:_*
Following his arrest, protests have erupted across various regions.
° In *Barishal,* Sanatan Hindus have organized a protest rally against his detention.
° *Chittagong’s* Town Hall Square has witnessed intense protests.
° In *Dhaka,* Sanatan community members have gathered at Shahbagh and *Mintoo Road,* staging a sit-in outside the *DB office* in protest.
• *Background on the Arrest:*
Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a prominent leader in the Sanatan Hindu community and the spokesperson of the Bangladesh Sanatan Jagaran Manch, has been vocal about issues affecting Hindus. Recently, he led several rallies in Chittagong and Rangpur demanding eight specific reforms for the Hindu community.
On *October 30,* a lawsuit was filed against him and *19* others by an individual, accusing them of disrespecting the national flag. The case was filed under the state treason laws, and following the filing, two individuals, including Chinmoy Krishna Das, were arrested.
• *Position and Identity:*
Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari is widely known as “*Chinmoy Prabhu”* among his followers. He is also the head of the *Pundarik Dham,* a prominent religious institution.
This arrest and the subsequent protests highlight the growing tensions surrounding religious and political issues in Bangladesh.
*Other Detail*
Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari’s Arrest Leads to Widespread Protests.