Kolkata Hospital Refuses Treatment to Bangladeshi Patients in Protest Against Atrocities on Hindus

In a strong protest against the ongoing atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh, a prominent Kolkata hospital has decided to refuse treatment to all Bangladeshi patients. J.N. Ray Hospital, located in Maniktala, issued a notice stating that it will not admit any Bangladeshi patients for treatment until further notice. According to the hospital's official, Subhranshu Bhakt, this has been done due to the Indian national flag being desecrated and recent violence against Hindus in Bangladesh. The hospital has also asked other medical institutions in Kolkata to follow its footsteps.

This dramatic decision comes at a time when concerns over the plight of Hindus in Bangladesh have been on the rise after a political upheaval. With the exit of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the rise of an interim government led by Mohammad Yunus, the situation has worsened. Reports have been surfacing that Hindu communities in Bangladesh are under attack with looting and destruction of homes and temples.

Hindu anger is spreading after Chinmay Krishna Das, an ISKCON spokesperson, was arrested. The Indian government has reacted gravely over his arrest. The Ministry of External Affairs has urged Bangladesh to ensure the religious minorities are safe in their country. India's Foreign Minister, S. Jaishankar, has told the parliament that his country is serious about the ongoing violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh and reminded that the Bangladeshi government must take full responsibility to protect the lives and freedom of all citizens, including minorities.

The situation has strained the diplomatic relations between India and Bangladesh, especially after the political transformation in Dhaka. The Indian Congress party has also spoken out in deep concern over the alarming insecurity of religious minorities in Bangladesh with the recent arrest of Chinmay Krishna Das as a clear example of the escalating crisis.