The central government on Thursday informed the Parliament that several incidents of desecration and damage to Hindu temples and deities in Bangladesh have been reported in the past few months, adding that India has expressed its concern over the incidents and called on Bangladesh to ensure safety of Hindus and their places of worship.

India has expressed deep concern over the increasing incidents of violence and desecration targeting Hindu temples in Bangladesh. It had called on Dhaka to ensure the safety and security of minorities and their places of worship.

Das was denied bail by a Bangladeshi court and sent to prison, triggering protests by Hindus in various locations. A lawyer was killed and several others were injured during clashes.