Trial in progress· Minority persecution · Rangpur
Rangpur Hindu Temple Arson
Filed at: 14 October 2023Court: Rangpur District & Sessions Judge CourtLast updated: 10 April 2024
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Summary
A Hindu temple was set on fire on the night before a major festival. Local authorities initially called it accidental; videos circulated later contradicted this.
Key facts
- Fact 1
- Temple pre-dating 1947 Partition; 200-year-old idol destroyed
- Fact 2
- Seven arrests; charge sheet filed after 60 days
- Fact 3
- NHRC issued formal notice to district administration
Context
The Kali Mandir in Badarganj was set ablaze at approximately 02:00 on 14 October 2023, the night before Kali Puja. A mobile phone video showed multiple individuals approaching the structure before the fire.
Timeline
3 entries
- 2023-10-14Media report· 14 October 2023
Temple set on fire; video shared on social media
- 2023-10-17Arrest made
Seven arrested following video evidence
- 2023-12-14Charge sheet submitted
Charge sheet filed 60 days after arson
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Sources
- [1]Hindu temple burned in Rangpur on eve of Kali Puja
- [2]NHRC issues formal notice to Rangpur administration over temple arson
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