Bangladesh: Muslim mob takes out anti-Hindu procession after Jumma Namaz, attacks image of Lord Ram with slippers

In a disturbing development on Friday (13th June), a radical Muslim mob comprising members of Islami Chhatra Shibir and Hefazat-e-Islam took out an anti-Hindu procession in Dhaka.

During the march, they attacked a banner featuring the image of Lord Ram with slippers. Chants of ‘Maaro maaro (hit it)’ could be heard in a viral video clip.

The radical Muslims demanded the destruction of the under-construction idol of Lord Ram, located in Gaibandha district of Rangpur Division.

Opindia had previously reported how social media was rife with comments of Muslim groups, calling Lord Ram a symbol of Hindutva and inciting violence.

“If the construction of the Hindutva God Ram’s idol continues in Palashbari Upazila without obstruction, it will mean there are no cherished Islamic scholars in this country. In this case, Muslims in Bangladesh deserve genocide at the hands of Hindutwadis. “

A radical Islamic preacher belonging to the ‘Insaf Kayemkari Chhatra Sramik Janata’ outfit threatened to demolish the idol of Lord Ram.

“An idol of Ram statue is being built in Palashbari. Destroy it with a bulldozer. The government should demolish the idol. If the government does not do it, then the common people (Muslims) will destroy it. It is the duty of the Muslims to help the government. The temple in Bangladesh must be demolished,” he brazened out.

The radical preacher, who had previously threatened to capture India, said, “An operation will be launched from Bangladesh into India. India will be occupied. Modi and his Ram Rajya will be crushed. If the Muslims of Bangladesh, Pakistan and India attack simultaneously, India will not be able to survive even for an hour.”

Forced by circumstances, the Hindu temple committee was forced to stop its construction for ‘communal harmony.’

Written by OpIndia Staff
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