Agartala Sep 21: In response to the incidents of arson, attack, killing of people belonging to the indigenous communities including Buddhists in Rangamati, Khagrachari and Dirghinala areas of Chattagram Hill Tract in neighbouring Bangladesh, Tripura State and Raima Valley Bhikkhu Sangh organized a protest rally in the state capital on Saturday.

Calling for immediate government intervention, the Bhikkhus traversed various routes of the city starting from Venuvan Bihar in the Buddhamandir area.

Talking to the reporters, Monk Ven Khemchera strongly condemned the atrocities against the people belonging to minority communities in Bangladesh along with looting and vandalism of Buddha statue in Vanrupa Maitri Vihar.

“The situation is worsening with every passing day and therefore we urge the Government of India to immediately intervene and try to bring the situation under control and save the minorities”, he said.