Bangladesh: A clash erupted after Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, an ISKCON leader, was ordered to jail. The violence resulted in one death and injuries to at least 10 persons.

Clashes erupted in Chattogram, Bangladesh, as police used tear gas to disperse Hindu protesters demonstrating against the sedition arrest of community leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari. The ensuing violence resulted in one death and multiple injuries.

DHAKA (Reuters) -At least one person was killed in Bangladesh in clashes between security forces and Hindus protesting against the arrest of a religious leader, police said, even as neighbouring India urged that the safety of Hindus and minorities be ensured.

At least 10 people were injured in the fight between police, lawyers and followers of former ISKCON priest Chinmoy Das

A lawyer was killed and six others injured during protests in Dhaka and Chittagong over the arrest of ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das. The deceased, identified as Saiful Islam, was reportedly attacked by protesters outside the court.

ISKCON monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari was arrested by authorities on Monday while travelling from Dhaka to Chittagong.