Chattogram, Bangladesh: An emotional episode involving jailed Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das has sparked fresh debate after he was granted only five hours of parole to attend the last rites of his mother, Sandhya Rani Dhar.
Sandhya Rani Dhar died in Hathazari after suffering from prolonged health problems. According to reports, the family had earlier sought permission for Chinmoy Krishna Das to meet his ailing mother, but the request was not granted at that time. Following her death, the authorities approved his family’s request and allowed him to leave prison for five hours to attend the funeral.
The former ISKCON leader was taken to the funeral venue at Pundarik Dham, where he performed the last rites. Visuals from the occasion showing Chinmoy Krishna Das in tears while saying goodbye to his mother have since circulated widely on social media.
The episode has also drawn a sharp political reaction from Indian Secular Front (ISF) MLA Naushad Siddiqui. Reacting to the incident, Siddiqui criticised the Bangladesh government and questioned the circumstances surrounding the denial of an opportunity for Chinmoy to meet his mother while she was alive.
In a social media post, Siddiqui described the incident as a grim reflection of the human rights situation in South Asia. He also made a broader reference to the difficulties faced by minorities in the region.
Chinmoy Krishna Das has remained in custody in Bangladesh in connection with multiple criminal cases. His detention and the legal proceedings against him have remained a politically sensitive issue, particularly amid continuing discussions over the rights and security of Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh.
The emotional scenes from his mother’s funeral have now brought the case back into public focus, with the circumstances surrounding his parole and the government’s handling of his family’s earlier request becoming a subject of renewed discussion.
Disclaimer: The viral visuals and political reactions should be viewed in the context of the reported events; claims circulating on social media may contain additional interpretations not independently verified by this report.
