Tensions Rise After Crown Stolen from Temple

India has expressed serious concern over a series of attacks on Hindu temples and religious sites in Bangladesh, including the theft of a crown gifted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple during his 2021 visit. These attacks, described by India as following a 'systematic pattern,' have raised tensions amid Bangladesh's political crisis following the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The Indian government has urged Bangladesh to ensure the safety of minorities and investigate the incidents, which coincide with the Durga Puja festival. A stolen crown from the Jeshoreshwari Temple, a significant Shakti Peeth in Hinduism, has been a focal point of the unrest, with CCTV footage reportedly identifying a suspect. The Indian High Commission in Bangladesh has pressed for a thorough investigation and recovery of the stolen item. This unrest highlights the vulnerability of religious minorities in Bangladesh under the current interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus.