Since the fall of Dhaka on Monday (5th August), Islamists have left no stone unturned to target Hindu homes, businesses and temples.
In a video shared by ‘Voice of Bangladeshi Hindus’, a woman was heard saying, “They came and looted our house. They took away our money, gold and whatever valuable that was left with us. They also abducted my 14-year-old boy.”
“I don’t even know their identity. They vandalised our house and took everything away. They also beat us severely,” she narrated while breaking down in tears.
This evening, Islamists attacked Palash Ghosh's house in Jessore . They vandalised and looted money and other valuable things. They forcefully take signatures on blank stamp paper & also abducted his son Piyas Sarkar(12).#SaveBangladesiHindus #AllEyesOnBangladeshiHindus pic.twitter.com/hzEaNTQb7K
— Voice Of Bangladeshi Hindus 🇧🇩 (@hindu8789) August 8, 2024
A man standing in the vicinity pointed out a mob of 10-12 men ambushed their house. He said, “They beat me and made me sign on an empty stamp paper. They also sought a ransom of Tk 10 lakh to return the boy.”
The incident took place in Jessore district in southwestern Bangladesh.
In another Facebook video, one Hindu woman narrated how her family was targeted overnight by Islamist mobs. She stated that her 15-year-old brother was assaulted at knifepoint. They also stole Tk 3 lakh from the family.
“Look how they have vandalised our houses…Is this the work of a human? They are claiming that this is an independent country now. See what they have done to my underage brother,” she narrated the ordeal.
“It’s a curse to be a Sanatani in Bangladesh. I, as a student, am asking why my house is being targeted,” the Hindu woman continued. She pointed out that 3-4 other Hindu houses were attacked in a similar fashion.
“Who will give us justice? Who is there to protect us Hindus? Today, they are attacking me. Tomorrow, they will attack you. If we do not stand up to it now, then, we will not be able to survive tomorrow.”
OpIndia has documented cases of atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh by Islamists masquerading as ‘pro-demcoracy, anti-quota and anti-government’ protestors.
More than 200 killed in Islamist onslaught
Following the resignation of Sheikh Hasina, Islamists unleashed mayhem in Bangladesh. A total of 232 people were killed until the evening of 7th August.The total death toll has now crossed 550 in the past three weeks.
