Hindus Under Attack: 'Hare Krishna Hare Rama' Chants Echo Through Dhaka as Thousands Take to Streets

New Delhi: Thousands of Hindus took to streets in Dhaka on Saturday to protest against alleged killing of minority Hindus and defacement of Hindu Temples in Banglesh. This comes as Banglesh remain on boil, days after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled to India after being forced to resign, marking a new shift in country's political landscape.

Visuals have emerged from protest site where people from Hindu community were seen chanting 'Hare Krishna Hare Rama'. ‘Hare Krishna’ chants echoed in air as people raised hands in solidarity with minorities amid unrest in country.

This comes after reports surfaced that minorities, including Hindu were being targeted in protest-hit nation. protest against 30% quota reserved for descendants of freedom fighter, initially dmanded rollback of reservation but it turned dely leing to ouster of Sheikh Hasina from government.

Following reports of atrocities against Hindus in Banglesh, India voiced its concerns about incident, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar saying that “what was particularly worrying was that minorities, ir businesses, and temples also came under attack at multiple locations.”

Expressed hopes for a swift return to normalcy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi explicitly called for protection of Hindus in Banglesh. Amid unrest, Nobel laureate Professor Muhamm Yunus was sworn-in as he of Banglesh interim government.

In a congratulatory message, PM Modi extended best wishes Muhamm Yunus and affirmed that India's ties with Banglesh will remain intact while urging him to ensure safety and protection of Hindus and all or minority communities. He wteeted, My best wishes to Professor Muhamm Yunus on assumption of his new responsibilities. We hope for an early return to normalcy, ensuring safety and protection of Hindus and all or minority communities. India remains committed to working with Banglesh to fulfill shared aspirations of both our peoples for peace, security and development."

BSF on High Alert

Meanwhile, Border Security Forces (BSF) is on high alert after facing daunting task of preventing thousands of illegal Bangleshi immigrants entering India in aftermath of recent political turmoil in South Asian country.

A spokesperson for forces said that personnel have successfully dressed a significant challenge at India-Banglesh border in West Bengal's Cooch Beharb where almost 1,000 immigrants were trying to seek refuge in India.