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The mob that attacked the ISKCON temple in Noakhali, Bangladesh was at least 500-strong and brutally set upon priests and devotees alike, eyewitnesses said.

“We appeal to the United Nations to immediately issue condemnation of this cycle of violence against the Hindus and other minorities of Bangladesh and to send a delegation to Bangladesh," ISKCON wrote.

Violence erupted after news spread on social media that the Quran was allegedly desecrated at a Durga Puja pandal near Nanuar Dighi lake in Comilla town.

A total of 16 persons have been detained in Chandpur and Chittagong in connection with the cases filed over attacks on Durga Puja mandaps and police mob clashes in Chandpur s Hajiganj upazila on Wednesday night that left four persons dead the police confirmed to IANS on Thursday

Dhaka/New Delhi, Oct 15: The Bangladesh government has promised swift action against those behind attacks on Hindu temples and Durga Puja celebrations amid criticism that the Muslim-majority country hasn't done enough to protect minorities.

Clashes had broken out in Chattogram, Kurigram and Moulvibazar districts as mobs allegedly vandalised temples and idols of Hindu deities.

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A home ministry spokesperson said that the Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) troops have been deployed in 22 districts across the country

In a tweet, ISKCON said the temple suffered significant damage and the condition of a devotee remains critical.

A total of 16 persons have been detained in Chandpur and Chittagong in connection with the cases filed over attacks on Durga Puja 'mandaps' and police-mob clashes in Chandpur's Hajiganj upazila on Wednesday night