Minority Hindus in the Muslim-majority Bangladesh are celebrating their largest religious festival of Durga Puja, but fear grips them following reports of violence.

In response to vandalism during the Durga Puja festivities, Bangladesh authorities have intensified security for the Bijaya Dashami procession and idol immersion. Vigilant measures include control rooms,

Noting that there have been several attacks on minorities in Bangladesh during Durga Puja celebrations, India’s Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday asked the country’s interim government to ensure the security of Hindus and their places of worship.

Minority Hindus in the Muslim-majority Bangladesh are celebrating their largest religious festival of Durga Puja, but fear and worries grip them following reports of violence

India has expressed grave concerns over the recent spate of attacks on Hindu religious sites in Bangladesh, including the theft of a ceremonial crown from the Jeshoreshwari Kali temple in Satkhira.

A firebomb was thrown at a temple in Dhaka’s Tantibazar area, creating panic among the devotees who thronged the temple during Durga Puja.

India has expressed serious concerns to Bangladesh over recent attacks on Hindu temples, including the vandalism in Dhaka and theft at Jeshoreshwari Kali temple. India urges Bangladesh to ensure the protection of minorities and their places of worship,