Islamists Attacked Dhaka's Tanti Bazar Puja Hall with Petrol Bomb - Several Hindus Injured
A disturbing incident unfolded in Dhaka’s tanti Bazar area, where radical Islamists reportedly attacked the puja hall of the tanti Bazar Puja Committee with a petrol bomb, leaving several Hindus injured. The attack took place during a religious gathering, as Hindus in the area were likely engaged in festivities associated with Durga Puja, one of the most important Hindu festivals in Bangladesh.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with flames engulfing parts of the hall and panic spreading among the devotees. Several people suffered injuries, some due to burns, while others were hurt in the stampede that followed the explosion. Emergency services rushed to the spot to provide medical aid and bring the situation under control.
This incident has once again highlighted the vulnerability of minority communities in Bangladesh, where tensions between religious groups have occasionally erupted into violence. The Hindu community, which constitutes a minority in the Muslim-majority country, has been subject to sporadic attacks during religious events over the years.
Local authorities have condemned the attack and launched an investigation to identify those responsible. Human rights groups and political leaders are calling for stronger measures to protect religious minorities and ensure that such violent acts do not undermine the country’s social harmony.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with flames engulfing parts of the hall and panic spreading among the devotees. Several people suffered injuries, some due to burns, while others were hurt in the stampede that followed the explosion. Emergency services rushed to the spot to provide medical aid and bring the situation under control.
This incident has once again highlighted the vulnerability of minority communities in Bangladesh, where tensions between religious groups have occasionally erupted into violence. The Hindu community, which constitutes a minority in the Muslim-majority country, has been subject to sporadic attacks during religious events over the years.
Local authorities have condemned the attack and launched an investigation to identify those responsible. Human rights groups and political leaders are calling for stronger measures to protect religious minorities and ensure that such violent acts do not undermine the country’s social harmony.