Bangladesh High Court Grants Bail To Hindu Monk Chinmoy Krishna Das In Murder, Vandalism Cases
Bangladesh High Court Grants Bail To Hindu Monk Chinmoy Krishna Das In Murder, Vandalism Cases Published By, Last Updated: August 02, 2026, 18:20 IST Bangladesh's
Bangladesh High Court Grants Bail To Hindu Monk Chinmoy Krishna Das In Murder, Vandalism Cases Published By, Last Updated: August 02, 2026, 18:20 IST Bangladesh's High Court has granted bail to Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in two of the four criminal cases filed against him. Rapid Read Bangladeshi Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das The Bangladesh High Court on Sunday granted bail to Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in two of the four criminal cases filed against him, his lawyer confirmed. Speaking to ANI, Das’ counsel Apurba Kumar Bhattacharjee said the High Court approved bail in cases involving allegations of attempted murder, vandalism, obstruction of government duties and other related offences.
“The Bangladesh High Court has granted bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das in two of the four cases filed against him. These cases included charges of attempted murder, vandalism, obstruction of government duties and related offences. A two judge High Court bench issued the bail order today," Bhattacharjee said. The order was passed by a division bench comprising Justice KM Zahid Sarwar and Justice Sheikh Abu Taher. The court also fixed August 16 for hearing Das’ bail petitions in the remaining two cases. Arrest And Protests Das, a former ISKCON leader and spokesperson for the Bangladesh Sammilit Sanatani Jagran Jote, was arrested at Dhaka airport on November 25, 2024. He was accused of insulting Bangladesh’s national flag.
His arrest triggered protests by supporters, which later turned violent outside the Chattogram Court Building on November 27, leading to clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement personnel. Advocacy For Minority Rights Das has been an outspoken voice for Bangladesh’s Hindu, or Sanatani, community. He has called for the enactment of a minority protection law, the creation of a special tribunal to fast-track cases involving alleged persecution of minorities, and the establishment of a dedicated ministry for minority affairs. Members of Bangladesh’s Hindu community have been demanding his unconditional release since his arrest. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Anushka Vats Anushka Vats is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for storytelling and a curiosity that extends beyond the newsroom.
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