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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Mob vandalises Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral mansion in Bangladesh, raises hateful slogans, watch viral video
A mob vandalised Rabindranath Tagore 's ancestral mansion in Bangladesh's Sirajganj district after a dispute over parking fees led to local unrest. The Department of Archaeology has suspended visitor entry and formed a three-member committee to investigate the incident, according to and BSS. Scuffle over parking fee triggers violence On June 8, a visitor arrived at the Rabindra Kachharibari, also known as Rabindra Memorial Museum, in Sirajganj with his family. A dispute broke out between the visitor and a staff member at the entrance over the parking fee for a motorcycle, as quoted by PTI, citing news. — amitmalviya (@amitmalviya) The situation escalated when the visitor was allegedly locked inside an office room and physically assaulted. The incident sparked local anger, leading to a protest in the form of a human chain on June 11. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Walgreens Hides This Cheap 87¢ Generic Viagra from Seniors – Here's Why fridayplans Learn More Undo Mob vandalises auditorium, director assaulted Following the protest, a mob stormed the museum premises and vandalised the auditorium of the Kachharibari. The attackers also reportedly assaulted a director of the institution. Probe panel formed, visitor access suspended In response, the Department of Archaeology has set up a three-member committee to investigate the matter, as reported by BSS news agency. The committee has been asked to submit its report within five working days. Live Events Md Habibur Rahman, Custodian of the Kacharibari, told journalists, 'The authority has temporarily suspended the access of the visitors into the Kacharibari due to unavoidable circumstances.' Historical significance of Kachharibari Located in Shahzadpur in the Rajshahi division, the Kachharibari served as the Tagore family's revenue office and residence. Rabindranath Tagore, the Nobel laureate, wrote many of his notable literary works at this site.


Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Tagore ancestral home in Bangladesh vandalised, investigation on
DHAKA: A mob attacked and vandalised the ancestral home of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore in Bangladesh's Sirajganj district, leading authorities to constitute a three-member committee to investigate the incident, according to media reports on Wednesday. On Jun 8, a visitor went to the Kachharibari, also known as Rabindra Kachharibari or Rabindra Memorial Museum, located in Sirajganj district, with his family. There, he got into an altercation with an employee at the entrance over the motorcycle parking fee, reported. Later, the visitor was allegedly confined in an office room and physically assaulted. Agitated over the incident, locals held a protest by forming a human chain on Tuesday. Later, a mob attacked and vandalised the auditorium of the Kachhari Bari and beat a director of the institution. Following the incident, the Department of Archeology constituted a three-member probe committee to investigate the attack, BSS news agency reported. Md Habibur Rahman, Custodian of the Kacharibari, told journalists that the authority has temporarily suspended the access of the visitors into the Kacharibari due to "unavoidable circumstances". by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Scam Exposed: What They Won't Tell You about zero trust! Expertinspector Click Here Undo The entire situation of the Kacharibari is under the surveillance of the department and the committee has been asked to submit its report within the next five working days, he was quoted as saying by BSS. Situated in Shahzadpur in Rajshahi division, Kachharibari is the ancestral home and revenue office of the Tagore family. Rabindranath Tagore created many of his literary works while living in this mansion.


NDTV
2 days ago
- NDTV
Mob Vandalises Tagore's Ancestral Home In Bangladesh Over Parking Dispute
Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral home, the historic Kachharibari in Bangladesh's Sirajganj district, was vandalised by a mob following a confrontation between a visitor and a museum employee. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident and temporarily closed the site to the public. According to local media reports, the unrest began when a visitor arrived at the Rabindra Kachharibari, also known as the Rabindra Memorial Museum, with his family. A dispute reportedly broke out between the visitor and staff at the entrance over a motorcycle parking fee. Tensions escalated, and the visitor was allegedly confined in an office room and physically assaulted by staff. The incident sparked local outrage. On Tuesday, residents formed a human chain in protest, which was followed by a mob storming the premises. The auditorium of the Kachharibari was vandalised, and a director of the institution was physically attacked. In response, the Department of Archaeology has formed a three-member committee to investigate the attack, according to the state-run BSS news agency. The committee has been instructed to submit its findings within five working days. Speaking to reporters, Md Habibur Rahman, custodian of the Kachharibari, said the site has been temporarily closed to visitors due to 'unavoidable circumstances.' He added that the entire premises is now under official surveillance. Located in Shahzadpur, in Bangladesh's Rajshahi division, Kachharibari is both a historic residence and former revenue office of the Tagore family. Rabindranath Tagore spent considerable time at the estate, where he created many of his celebrated literary works. The mansion has since been preserved as a cultural heritage site and museum dedicated to the poet's life and legacy.


The Print
2 days ago
- The Print
Mob vandalises Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral home in Bangladesh, probe committee formed
Later, the visitor was allegedly confined in an office room and physically assaulted. Agitated over the incident, locals held a protest by forming a human chain on Tuesday. Later, a mob attacked and vandalised the auditorium of the Kachhari Bari and beat a director of the institution. On Jun 8, a visitor went to the Kachharibari, also known as Rabindra Kachharibari or Rabindra Memorial Museum, located in Sirajganj district, with his family. There, he got into an altercation with an employee at the entrance over the motorcycle parking fee, reported. Dhaka, Jun 11 (PTI) A mob attacked and vandalised the ancestral home of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore in Bangladesh's Sirajganj district, leading authorities to constitute a three-member committee to investigate the incident, according to media reports on Wednesday. Following the incident, the Department of Archeology constituted a three-member probe committee to investigate the attack, BSS news agency reported. Md Habibur Rahman, Custodian of the Kacharibari, told journalists that the authority has temporarily suspended the access of the visitors into the Kacharibari due to 'unavoidable circumstances'. The entire situation of the Kacharibari is under the surveillance of the department and the committee has been asked to submit its report within the next five working days, he was quoted as saying by BSS. Situated in Shahzadpur in Rajshahi division, Kachharibari is the ancestral home and revenue office of the Tagore family. Rabindranath Tagore created many of his literary works while living in this mansion. PTI SCY SCY SCY This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.