Goemkarponn desk
PANAJI: The violence that started over the issue of reservation in Bangladesh has now reached a tipping point, turning into anarchy. The anti-government movement has now started targeting Hindus, leading to deliberate killings, attacks on Hindu homes, looting of shops, vandalism and arson of temples, rapes, and displacement. This has created a climate of fear among the minority Hindus. Despite assurances from the Bangladesh Army to protect Hindus, the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti has urged the Indian government to take immediate steps to safeguard the Hindu community and their temples. The demand was made to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
In the wake of escalating violence in Bangladesh, the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti has outlined several urgent demands: Immediate and strict instructions should be given to the Bangladeshi army to halt attacks on Hindus, looting of houses, assaults on temples, idol vandalism, and atrocities against women. Hindus in Bangladesh should be relocated to safe areas and provided with immediate security due to the rising attacks. The lives and properties lost by Hindus in the violence should be compensated immediately. The Government of India should raise this issue at the United Nations and demand a visit from a UN delegation to Bangladesh. Hindus displaced by the violence who seek asylum in India should be granted asylum under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). Given the past infiltration of nearly 5 crore Bangladeshis into India and the possibility of increased infiltration following this incident, measures should be taken to prevent further illegal entry. The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti has raised a critical alarm following the circulation of harrowing videos depicting atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh on social media. The organization warns that if the Indian government does not intervene promptly, Bangladesh risks devolving into a situation akin to Pakistan, with the potential for a mass massacre of Hindus.
Key concerns highlighted by the Samiti include: There is a severe risk of widespread violence and mass killings of Hindus in Bangladesh. The current violence could embolden fanatical Jihadi terrorists, who may subsequently escalate violence in India with support from hidden sympathizers. The Indian police system, administration, and all citizens must remain vigilant and prepared to counter potential threats. communities to be equipped and ready for self-defence. The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti’s statement underscores the gravity of the situation and calls for immediate and decisive action from the Indian government to protect the Hindu community in Bangladesh and safeguard India’s own security.
