Security tightens in Bangladesh city as Hindu leader arrest leads to deadly clash
A Hindu leaders arrest at Bangladeshʼs main airport caused violent protests in two major cities this week. Six people got arrested after a lawyer died during street clashes while security forces work to maintain order
In a fast-moving chain of events security forces stepped-up their presence in chittagong (a major port-city) after violent street protests broke out this week. The unrest started when Chinmoy Krishna Das a well-known hindu leader got detained at dhaka airport
The authorities took Das into custody on nov-25 for multiple charges including his actions towards the nations flag at a public-gathering; his court appearance next day led to wide-spread demonstrations. During the street-clashes a local lawyer lost his life which made things more complex
Law-enforcement identified six suspects through video-recordings (all of them now in custody) and caught 21 other people for damaging property and fighting with police. Among those caught were six members of ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasinaʼs party who had make-shift explosives
- Police increased patrols in key areas
- Government started special investigation
- Court denied Dasʼs bail request
- Security forces watching religious gathering spots
The temporary government which took control after Sheikh Hasina left for india in late summer ordered extra protection measures. Meanwhile india expressed its worries about minority safety; bangladeshs officials responded that courts work without any outside pressure in this case
