Sitakund Chandranath Dham to Maheshkhali temple: Pakistan's ISI and anti-India Yunus are targeting Hindu temples of Bangladesh due to...
Dhaka: After the Muhammad Yunus led government came into power in Bangladesh, the situation of minorities has deteriorated and in the recent case, it has been reported that the anti-India government of Bangladesh under the leadership of Muhammad Yunus is targeting famous Hindu temples of Bangladesh. As per media reports, Pakistan's ISI is gaining a free hand to expand its operations and in the recent plan, the targets are the Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Bangladesh. Why is Pakistan's ISI fueling religious fundamentalism in Bangladesh?
According to a report by Bangladeshi journalist Salahuddin Shoaib Chowdhury, Pakistan's ISI is fueling religious fundamentalism in Bangladesh, targeting Hindu temples through Lashkar-e-Taiba operatives, and using Bangladesh as a testing ground for extremist activities. Which Hindu temples are ISI attacking in Bangladesh?
As per the local report, Hindu temples in Bangladesh are being continuously targeted in recent times. In a matter of concern for the Hindus of Bangladesh, extremist organizations linked to Pakistan and terrorist groups are attempting attacks and occupations of temples.
The recent report mentions that Hindu temples, specifically the Medhas Muni Ashram in Chittagong, the Golden Temple in Bandarban district and the Adinath Temple in Maheshkhali in Cox's Bazar. Why India should be worried about Bangladesh?
All these ancient religious sites are connected not only to Hindus but also to the faith of the entire South Asia. The purpose of attacks on temples is to intimidate Hindus and insult their religious traditions, which is increasing tension in society. Thus, it can be said that Bangladesh is becoming a launchpad for radical Islamic and terrorist forces under the role of Yunus government in Bangladesh and this is the reason why India should be worried.
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