Tue May 06 10:20:56 UTC 2025: **Bangladesh Court Orders Arrest of Hindu Leader in Multiple Cases**
DHAKA, Bangladesh (May 6, 2025) – A Bangladesh court has issued an arrest warrant for Chinmoy Krishna Das, a detained Hindu leader, in four additional cases. This follows Monday’s order for his arrest in connection with the murder of a government prosecutor. The new charges include obstruction of police duties and attacks on lawyers. Das, a former ISKCON leader, was initially arrested in November 2024 on sedition charges related to alleged defamation of the national flag – a charge his lawyers maintain is baseless. While a High Court granted him bail, this decision was overturned. His arrest has sparked significant protests from his followers. Heavy security measures were in place at the Chattogram court and jail during Tuesday’s virtual hearing.
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