Anti-Modi Protests In Bangladesh: 10 Killed As Protesters Attack Hindu Temples, Trains Post Indian PM's Visit

<p>At least 10 people were reported to be killed while over dozen severely injured in violent clashes between police authorities and Islamic demonstrators in Bangladesh on Sunday, days after a visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the country.</p> <p>According to reports, protesters -- mostly from the hardline Islamist group Hefazat-e-Islam, as well as students affiliated with Left parties have expressed anger over the Indian leader&rsquo;s visit. The demonstrators reportedly accused him of stoking communal violence against Muslims in his country. They accused Modi of discriminating against minority Muslims in Hindu-majority India</p> <p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://ift.tt/2PdTj10 Modi Hands Over 1.2 Mn Covid-19 Vaccine Doses, 109 Ambulances To Bangladesh During Visit To Dhaka</a></strong></p> <p>The protests, which were already going on across the country against Modi&rsquo;s scheduled visit, intensified after the prime minister landed in Dhaka. The violent anti-Modi protest raged on after his departure as anger swelled over the deaths.</p> <p>On Sunday, dozens of activists with the Hefazat-e-Islam group attacked trains, various government offices were set on fire. Even the press club and Hindu temples were attacked.</p> <p>As per reports, the protesters used timber and sandbags to block roads while the police retaliated with rubber bullets and tear gas.</p> <p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Dhaka on Friday to mark the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh&rsquo;s nationhood. On his two-day visit to the neighbouring country, the Indian leader gifted 1.2 million doses of domestically produced Covid-19 vaccine to Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as a part of its vaccine diplomacy programme. He also handed over a representational key of 109 life-saving ambulances to Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka.&nbsp;</p> <p><em>(With inputs from news agency)</em></p>