“Bangladesh: Muslim man enters Durga Puja Mandap with Quran copies, as Hindus suspect the worst, police release him citing ‘mental issues’”, Opindia, October 25, 2023:
“On 21st October, a man identified as Shah Alam entered the Durga Puja Mandap of Sri Sri Rakshakali Temple in the Sompura area of Hathazari, Chittagong, with a bag full of Quran copies.
He was apprehended by the Puja Celebration Committee and handed over to the police. However, the police released him without investigation, citing mental instability. The incident took place at around 8 PM.
Speaking to the media, General Secretary of the Puja Celebration Committee Gobinda Kantinath said, “When the person entered the Mandap, his suspicious behaviour raised our concern. Around 8 PM, we detained him for questioning and searched his bag. We found three copies of the Quran Sharif and some Jihadist books, among other items. We promptly handed him over to the Hathazari police sub-inspector Jasim, in accordance with the law…..”
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