Avoid saffron, don’t wear tilak: Kolkata Iskcon tells Bangladesh monks, followers

Iskcon Kolkata advises members in Bangladesh to conceal visible religious symbols and avoid wearing saffron clothes in public amid rising violence against Hindu minorities. Monks have faced public threats and assaults, with 63 prevented from crossing into India. This follows the arrest of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das on sedition charges, leading to increased caution and safety measures.