Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, a Bangladesh Sammilit Sanatan Jagran Jote spokesperson, was arrested this month. Member of his outfit also says lawyers representing Das are being targeted.

In light of increasing violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, Iskcon Kolkata advises monks to conceal their religious symbols, including saffron clothing and tilak, and to practice faith discreetly inside homes and temples.

A Bangladeshi advocate Ramen Roy, who purportedly defended arrested Hindu monk Chinmoy Das, was allegedly attacked and is in critical condition.