Temple Vandalism in Dilalpur, Pabna Sadar
Location: Dilalpur, Pabna Sadar, Pabna, Rajshahi Division
On the night of February 21, 2025, a Kali Mata temple (শ্রী শ্রী রক্ষা কালি মাতার মন্দির) in the Dilalpur area of Pabna Sadar was vandalized by suspected members of the radical Islamist group, Hefazat-e-Islam. The murti (idol) of Kali Mata was desecrated during the attack, sparking outrage among the local Hindu community.
Incident Details
Locals alleged that members of Hefazat-e-Islam were responsible for the attack. The vandalism caused significant damage to the temple and the idol, leading to widespread condemnation.
Involved Crimes
Temple Vandalism
Proofs
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Criminal Details
Name: মোঃ জাহিদ হাসান হ্যাপি (Md. Zahid Hasan Happy)
Gender: Male
Location: কালাচাঁদপাড়া মহল্লা, পাবনা পৌরসভা, পাবনা সদর থানা
Father’s Name: মোঃ আব্দুর রশিদ খান
Political Affiliation: Former Organizing Secretary of Sadar Upazila Jubo Dal
Police Case Number: ৪০/২০২৫ (Pabna Sadar Thana)
Committed Crimes
Temple Vandalism
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Notes
The arrested individual, Md. Zahid Hasan Happy, is a former organizing secretary of the Sadar Upazila Jubo Dal. The incident has raised concerns about communal tensions and the safety of religious minorities in the area. Authorities are investigating the matter further.
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