Protests stemming from the murder of Hindu man Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh extended to Kolkata, West Bengal. The clash between police and members of the Hindu Jagran Manch outside the Deputy High Commission of Bangladesh led to over 20 injuries and several detentions. The demonstration caused traffic disruptions in the area.
Tensions escalated during the protest outside the Deputy High Commission in Kolkata, prompting police to use force to disperse the protesters. The situation was eventually brought under control, with heightened security measures in place. The incident in Bangladesh, where Dipu Chandra Das was allegedly killed, sparked protests in various parts of India, including West Bengal.
A large group, including members of Sangh Parivar organizations like VHP and ABVP, gathered for a march towards the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission. Despite police intervention and barricades, the protesters aimed to submit a memorandum to the Deputy High Commissioner. The clash between protesters and police resulted in injuries and detentions, with allegations of police brutality.
“We have come here to submit a memorandum to the Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh. We are here to mark our protest. But police used batons on us. About 21 people have been injured. They have been taken to different hospitals for treatment. Several people have been detained by the police. In Bengal, Hindus don’t have the right to protest against the atrocious on fellow Hindus,” a member of Bangiya Hindu Jagaran expressed. BJP leaders also joined the protest to condemn the police actions and support the affected Hindu organizations in Bangladesh.
