Protests erupt in Chattogram over detention of ISKCON leader

Chattogram, Nov. 25  — Protests broke out in Chattogram on Monday evening following the detention of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, an organizer of ISKCON and head of Pundarik Dham.

Supporters of the Sanatan community began gathering at Chattogram’s Cheragi Pahar intersection around 6 p.m., chanting slogans demanding his release. Protesters shouted, “Jai Shri Ram” and “Break the jail, bring back Chinmoy,” creating a tense atmosphere in the area.

The demonstration caused traffic disruptions at the busy intersection, leaving commuters stranded.

Police, led by Kotwali Police Station Officer-in-Charge Fazlul Qader Chowdhury, were deployed to maintain order. Protesters were also heard shouting slogans against the police.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police Detective Branch Additional Commissioner Rezaul Karim Mallick said Das was detained earlier in the day based on a complaint. He added that Das would be handed over to the relevant police station for further action.