ISKCON Devotees Rally for Bangladesh's Hindus

ISKCON followers gathered in Kolkata to pray for the safety of Bangladesh's Hindu minority, which faces persecution post the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government, demanding action against extremists and the release of imprisoned leaders.

In a display of solidarity, ISKCON devotees gathered in Kolkata on Tuesday to pray for the safety of Hindus in Bangladesh. The religious minority community has seen a surge in attacks since the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government.

Hundreds of ISKCON followers, chanting 'Hare Krishna', assembled at the Albert Road center, led by spokesperson Radharamn Das, to advocate for the security of Hindus in the neighboring country.

Raising placards, they demanded action against extremists and the release of Hindu spiritual leader Chinmoy Krishna Das and other detained monks. Das is expected to appear in a Bangladesh court on January 2.

(With inputs from agencies.)