Speaking to mediapersons in Kolkata, Adhikari, the BJP MLA from Nandigram, said, “Fundamentalists ransacked houses and assaulted lawyers defending monk Chinmoy Krishna Das. They are worse than the Taliban and ISIS. Look how Ramen Das (Chinmoy Das’ lawyer) was assaulted and he is fighting for his life in ICU (intensive care unit). On the other hand, the police have slapped cases against Hindu lawyers who defended him in court.”

“None of the 51 lawyers who defended him in court (on November 26) could appear in court today. I appeal to all international human rights organisations to intervene in Bangladesh. The situation is only getting worse. There are no human rights for minorities and even lawyers in Bangladesh. I appeal to the ISKCON for a strong reaction internationally,” he added.

Earlier in the day, monk Chinmoy Krishna Das’ bail hearing, which was scheduled to be held on Tuesday at a court in Bangladesh’s Chattogram, was postponed to January 2 as there was no lawyer to represent him, it is learnt.

ISKCON claimed that the condition of Ramen Roy continues to be critical. According to the organisation, the lawyer was beaten up at his residence in Chattogram on Monday night.