We are still scared: Iskcon staff seek Indian govt’s help after attack on temple in Bangladesh

Alleging threats to their life, the Iskcon Radhakanta temple in Bangladesh has sought help from the Indian government after a mob attack the shrine on Thursday night.

Fear is still writ large on the faces of staff members at the Iskcon Radhakanta temple in Bangladesh, which was attacked by a communal mob on Thursday night. Alleging threats to their life, the temple authorities have sought the help of the Indian government in the matter.

Rasmani Keshavdas, an Iskcon medical officer and an eyewitness to the violence at the Radhakanta temple, said that despite police protection offered by the Bangladesh government, the shrine's staff still feel unsafe. Stating that Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was already “trying to help” them, he requested PM Narendra Modi's intervention

“We were given a little security after making a police complaint. Right now, 10 police personnel are deployed here. We are still scared, though. Through you, we request your Government to help us. Our PM is also trying to help us. We request both PMs to help us,” Keshavdas told news agency ANI.

We were given a little security after making a Police complaint. Right now, 10 Police personnel are deployed here. We are still scared, though. Through you, we request your Government to help us. Our PM is also trying to help us. We request both PMs to help us: Rasmani Keshavdas pic.twitter.com/SNiYR5Di3V

Keshavdas alleged one Haji Shafiullah had been threatening them for years to leave the temple premises. One of Shafiullah's associates, Ishraf Sufi, had threatened to have them killed, he claimed.