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.

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,

India has sharply reacted to the attacks on Hindu temples and pandals as well as the theft of a Goddess Kali crown which was gifted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bangladesh.

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 grips 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.