Bangladesh: Communal tension in Chittagong after controversial post, 12 policemen injured

New Delhi: Section 144 has been imposed by the administration in Hazari Gali area of ​​Chittagong, Bangladesh. There has been tension in the area since last night and many Bangladeshi Hindus including several policemen are reported to be injured. According to the information, Osman Ali, the owner of the store in Hazari Gali Miya Shopping Center under Kotwali Police Station of Chittagong city, posted obscene posts on Facebook about “ISKCON”, after which the atmosphere deteriorated.

According to Bangladeshi Hindus, the accused person did the same in 2021 as well. Let us tell you that Hazari Gali of Chittagong is a predominantly Hindu commercial area. When a local Muslim businessman called ISKCON a terrorist organization on Facebook, local Hindus erupted in protest. Local people also came in support of the Muslim businessman. According to local Hindus, tension arose in the area after this. The army and police resolved it and the accused also confessed in writing.

However, police sources say that when the police were taking the accused, the Hindus tried to snatch him from the police custody. During this scuffle, 12 policemen were injured. After the incident, the police and army suddenly arrived at night. After this, local Hindus were beaten indiscriminately and CCTV cameras were broken. Hindus have alleged that after this action of the police and army, many Bangladeshi Hindus have been injured and many have been picked up and taken away. According to the information, Hindu shops in the market are being looted on this occasion. There are many shops of gold crafts in the market, they have also been looted.