Theft of Goddess Kali’s crown: The chief priest and temple staff are under suspicion in the case of theft of the gold crown of Goddess Kali in Bangladesh. The interim government of Bangladesh claimed that the investigation into the case is ongoing and four people have been arrested so far.
The Foreign Ministry of Bangladesh said in a statement on Monday (October 14, 2024) afternoon that in the case of theft of a gold crown at the Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple in Satkhira district of southern Bangladesh on October 10, 2024, it came to light that the chief priest had at 2.30 pm Regular puja rituals were performed till 10 o’clock, till then the crown was intact inside the temple. An investigation is underway to find out why the priest and temple staff left such valuable property without security. Four persons have already been arrested in the theft case.
PM Modi had gifted the crown
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Gave the crown as a gift during the temple visit on February 27, 2021. On Saturday, India expressed serious concern over the theft of the crown. New Delhi appealed to the interim government in Dhaka to ensure the security of Hindus and all minorities and their places of worship.
Foreign Ministry said – these are condemnable incidents
The Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement on October 12, “We have expressed grave concern over the attack on the puja temple in Tantibazar, Dhaka and the incident of theft at the iconic Jeshoreshwari Kali temple in Satkhira. These are condemnable incidents. These are desecration of temples and deities. “This is the continuation of a systematic trend of doing and causing harm which we have been witnessing for the past several days.”
Hindus are being targeted after Sheikh Hasina’s departure
The Hindu community is being repeatedly targeted since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left power and the country on August 5. However, reacting to the Foreign Ministry’s statement on Monday, Bangladesh’s Foreign Ministry said that it finds such allegations ‘baseless’ and claims ‘unwarranted’.
Immediate action taken for the protection of minorities
Bangladesh’s Foreign Ministry said, “Only a few incidents were reported on which government officials took immediate action to ensure the safety of Hindus and other minorities during the festivals.” The statement also said that the Bangladesh government strongly confirms this. Every person, irrespective of his faith, religion or belief, has the right to perform and maintain religious rituals or practices without any hindrance. Durga Puja is held peacefully in more than 32,000 puja temples in Bangladesh. This is confirmed by.”