Land grabber Ramzan Ali grabbed land belonging to Durga temple Savar sub-district under Dhaka District of central Bangladesh. President of the temple, Brajendra Mondal told newspaper, “A man named Ramzan came with cohorts and claimed that he had share in land from the temple site. But this land belongs to the temple only. He has no share here. We even filed a case regarding the land. Ramzan Ali had forged a document in the name of the land. We filed a case to have that document cancelled. But Ramzan and his cohorts wanted to take possession of the land forcefully.”
Another Hindu common man named Shyamol Bishwas said, “We are living here in fear. A person named Ramzan came with cohorts to occupy land of the temple. They are threatening us in various ways. We are now in a state of insecurity.”
On the other hand, accused Ramzan Ali claimed, “I bought the land from a woman about a month ago.” When he was asked whether there was an ongoing case regarding the land, he replied that he was unaware about litigation. At that time he presented his political identity to the media, the news report added. Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) of Birulia outpost of Savar Model Police Station, Md. Ashikur Rahman said, “I am investigating the incident. I will visit the spot and adopt necessary action.”
On the other hand, gold ornaments and others precious materials were stolen from Lokenath Brahmachari temple in Anwara sub-district under Chattogram District of south-eastern Bangladesh. There was a similar theft incident at this temple about two years ago. Repeated incidents like this have caused extreme anger and concern among the local Hindu community.
Officer-In-Charge (OC) of Anwara police station, Monir Hossain methodically recited, “We have come to know about the temple theft. We will investigate the matter and take legal action.”
