Bangladesh News: Iskcon India has claimed that Advocate Ramen Roy, a Bangladeshi lawyer defending Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, was brutally attacked at his home by Islamists.The lawyer is reportedly in the Intensive Care Unit, fighting for his life after the assault. This incident follows the recent violence in Bangladesh sparked by the monks arrest.In a tweet on Monday night, Radharamn Das, Vice President and spokesperson of Iskcon India, expressed concern for Advocate Ramen Roys health, stating, Please pray for Advocate Ramen Roy. His only fault was defending Chinmoy Krishna Prabhu in court. Islamists ransacked his home and brutally attacked him, leaving him in the ICU, fighting for his life.Attack Linked to Monks Defense Radharamn Das further explained in a local Bengali news interview that the attack on Roy was a direct qence f his defense of Chinmoy Krishna Das, an expelled Iskcon monk. He noted that the attack reflects the increasing danger faced by individuals who defend the rights of religious minorities in Bangladesh.Background on Chinmoy Krishna Dass Arrest Chinmoy Das was arrested on November 25 at Dhaka airport and is facing charges of sedition for allegedly disrespecting Bangladeshs national flag during a rally in October. The monk had been expelled from Iskcon and was serving as a spokesperson for the Bangladesh Sanmilito Sanatani Jagoron Jot, a newly formed group advocating for the rights of Hindus in Bangladesh.The arrest of Chinmoy Das sparked widespread protests in Dhaka and Chittagong, leading to clashes between his supporters and security forces. Amid the protests, a Muslim lawyer was killed outside a court in Chittagong, and the police have arrested at least 33 people in connection to the violence.Rising Anti-Hindu Sentiment in Bangladesh The violence against the Hindu community in Bangladesh has escalated since August, following student protests that turned into anti-government demonstrations, leading to the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Since then, the Hindu minority, making up about 8% of Bangladeshs 170 million population, has been subjected to over 200 attacks.
