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Draft:Anti-Hindu violence of Chittagong

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  • Comment: This was obviously written by AI. Not sure this passes WP:NEVENT. qcne (talk) 15:48, 10 November 2024 (UTC)

Tensions erupted in Chittagong, Bangladesh, on November 5, 2024, following a controversial social media post that ignited violent clashes between the Hindu community and Bangladesh's security forces. The unrest began after Osman Ali, a member of the radical Islamic group Jamaat-e-Islami, posted derogatory comments targeting the Hindu religion and the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). [1]The inflammatory remarks provoked widespread outrage, leading to protests, clashes with law enforcement, and heightened religious tensions in the region. The incident has drawn significant attention both within Bangladesh and internationally, highlighting ongoing concerns about religious intolerance and the role of social media in fueling communal unrest [2].[3]

  1. ^ "On Cam, Bangladesh Army Cracks Down On Hindu Protesters As Post Against ISKCON Stirs Row". News 18.
  2. ^ "Bangladesh security forces target Hindus in Chittagong, Taslima Nasreen shares shocking video | Watch". The Mint.
  3. ^ "Bangladeshi forces crack down on Hindus in Chittagong after post sparks unrest". India Today.