Author: Rasmita Jena

  • Hindu Priests Arrested in Bangladesh: Protests and Concerns Rise

    Hindu Priests Arrested in Bangladesh: Protests and Concerns Rise

    Hindu priest Shyam Das Prabhu was arrested on Friday in Bangladesh, according to Radharamn Das, a spokesperson for ISKCON Kolkata. His arrest follows widespread protests over the detention of another priest, Chinmoy Krishna Das, who is accused of sedition and was denied bail earlier this week.

    Radharamn shared Shyam Das’s photo on the social media platform X, saying, “Does he look like a terrorist? FreeISKCONMonks.” He mentioned that the arrest of innocent ISKCON monks is very shocking and disturbing.

    In the past few weeks, there have been many protests in both Bangladesh and India, calling for the release of Chinmoy Krishna Das. The Indian government has also expressed serious concern about the safety of Hindus in Bangladesh.

    Hindus make up about 8% of Bangladesh’s 170 million people. Since August 5, when the Awami League government changed, there have been over 200 attacks on Hindus across 50 districts.

    The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a Hindu group in India, condemned what they called “atrocities” against Hindus in Bangladesh. They criticized the current government for not taking action and called for Chinmoy Das’s release.

    On the other hand, the Bangladeshi government insists that Hindus are safe and that there is no threat to minorities. Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor, stated that they are committed to ensuring a fair trial for Chinmoy Das.

  • Sharad Kapoor Accused of Harassment: Legal Action Initiated

    Sharad Kapoor Accused of Harassment: Legal Action Initiated

    Actor Sharad Kapoor, known for his roles in movies, has been accused of harassment by a 32-year-old woman. She says he invited her to his house to talk about a work project but then made unwanted advances and sent her rude messages.

    On November 26, 2024, she went to his office to discuss video reels, as he had suggested. When she got there, she claimed that he was dressed inappropriately and tried to touch her in ways that made her uncomfortable. After this meeting, she received more inappropriate messages from him, including a voice note that upset her even more.

    She has decided to take legal action against him, saying it’s important to hold people accountable in the entertainment industry. The police have taken her complaint seriously and filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Kapoor, using specific laws meant to protect people from such behavior.

    So far, the police have not received any comments or statements from Sharad Kapoor about these accusations. He started his acting career in 1994 with the movie “Mera Pyara Bharat” and has appeared in many films, playing both supporting and villain roles. Recently, he was seen in the political drama “Jai Ho,” which starred Salman Khan.