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Iskcon temple attacked
[Dhaka Tribune] At least two people were maimed as miscreants opened fire on the Hindu devotees gathered at a temple for a religious conference in Dinajpur's Kaharole area.Locals chased the attackers and held one Shariful Islam, 25, when they were fleeing the scene, said OC Monsur Ali Sarker of Kaharole police. He hails from Polashbari of Gaibandha. Bullet injured Ranjit Chandra Roy, 45, and Mithun Chandra Roy, 27, were taken to Dinajpur Medical College Hospital. The attack took place around 8:30pm outside Dohuchi Iskcon Temple, located near Joynanda Bazar of Dabor at Kaharole upazila. Locals said three youths had blasted hand bombs and then opened fire on the people. Dinajpur Superintendent of Police Md Ruhul Amin confirmed the incident but could not give any detail about the attackers or the motive. On December 5, at least 10 people were maimed in kabooms during Raash Mela at Kantaji temple in Kaharole. Police claimed that it was a result of conflict between two leaders of the Awami League centring the lease of the festival venue. Posted by: Fred 2015-12-11 |
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