Tensions Rise as Hindu Monk's Arrest Sparks India-Bangladesh Dispute

The arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh on sedition charges has sparked diplomatic tensions with India, which expressed concern over the safety of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh. The arrest led to clashes resulting in one death, further straining relations between the two countries, especially after the ousting of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Bangladesh has dismissed India's concerns, emphasizing its commitment to communal harmony. The incident has raised fears of potential communal tensions in the region.