Temple Robbery Shocks Hindu Village in Pirojpur’s Nazirpur Upazila

Pirojpur, Bangladesh | 12 May 2025

A brazen robbery occurred at a religious institution in Gobardhan village, located in Ward 8 of Dirgha Union, under Nazirpur Police Station in Pirojpur district, leaving the local Hindu community deeply shaken.


Incident Details:

  • Location: Anandamath (a local temple), Gobardhan village, Dirgha Union, Nazirpur, Pirojpur
  • Date of Incident: Night of 12 May 2025
  • Community Type: 100% Hindu-inhabited area

Items Stolen:

The robbers broke the temple door and looted:

  • Cash: Approximately 30,000 BDT
  • Solar panel batteries
  • Valuable brass and bronze items from the deity room

Community Impact:

  • The area is a completely Hindu-inhabited village, making this robbery particularly alarming for the residents.
  • Locals have expressed concern that such an incident could be part of a targeted act against the minority community.
  • The theft has not only caused material loss, but also deeply hurt the religious sentiments of the villagers.

Conclusion:

The robbery at Anandamath in Gobardhan village is not just a crime against property—it is a violation of a community’s religious sanctity and peace. Given the sensitive nature of the location—a temple in a fully Hindu village—residents are demanding a swift investigation and increased security measures to prevent further such incidents. This disturbing act highlights the urgent need for protection of minority communities and their places of worship across the country.

Other Detail

Anandamath in Hindu Village Looted Overnight in Pirojpur.