India is attempting to further escalate the situation surrounding the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das and related matters, Adviser Nahid Islam said  on Wednesday. In a verified Facebook post, Nahid mentioned that the interim government is actively working to uphold the civil rights of minority communities in Bangladesh. “We respect their legitimate demands and remain committed to resolving the issues through dialogue,” he wrote. “We urge all to recognise the negative impact India’s interference in our internal security is having on the broader situation. Such statements amount to an intrusion by India,” Nahid added. He went on to say, “India is attempting to provoke the situation further. Instead, it should focus on ensuring the security and rights of its own minority communities. We call on India to act responsibly and to refrain from endorsing the false propaganda of the Awami League.” BNP urges Chief Adviser to foster national unity to resolve issues Earlier, on Tuesday, lawyer Saiful Islam was killed amid clashes among police, lawyers, and supporters of former ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das after a Chattogram court denied him bail in a sedition case. Witnesses said unidentified  people dragged Saiful to Jangal Cinema Lane on the ground floor of the court building, where he was beaten and hacked to death. The unrest erupted when thousands of Chinmoy's followers gathered at the court premises, blocking the prison van carrying him and demanding his immediate release.  

Centring the worsening situation over the arrest of Hindu community’s spiritual and former ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das, Home Affairs Adviser Lt. Gen (retd) Md Jahanagir Alam Chowdhury is sniffing both local and international conspiracy against the country. He disclosed as much while addressing journalists following a discussion with officials from various departments at Sylhet Circuit House on Tuesday evening. Responding to a question about the arrest of Chinmoy, the adviser said there was a possibility of external influence in the matter. Addressing the ongoing student movement (in Dhaka), he said discussions are ongoing, and a resolution is expected soon. "We do not wish to adopt a harsh stance towards student movements in any way." The Home Adviser acknowledged that not all weapons stolen in August have been recovered yet, but operations are continuing to retrieve them. The law and order situation has remarkably improved since August, and further progress is expected. For this, everyone’s cooperation is essential, he said. Chinmoy arrested over sedition, not as community leader: Youth and Sports Adviser He also emphasized the government's efforts to enhance community policing, beginning in Dhaka before expanding nationwide. Many false cases have been filed across the country. To prevent innocent people from being harassed, a committee will be formed. We urge citizens to report those filing fake cases, the adviser said. Earlier in the evening, the adviser held a meeting with Sylhet officials regarding law and order. He later attended a separate meeting with agricultural officials, as he also oversees the Ministry of Agriculture.