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Funeral of Advocate Saiful Alam

In a tragic turn of events in Chittagong, Advocate Saiful Alam Alif lost his life during protests linked to the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a former leader of ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness). The protests, marked by rising tensions between Chinmoy’s supporters and opposing factions, escalated into violence. Reports indicate that Saiful was fatally attacked by individuals tied to the unrest. His untimely death has drawn widespread condemnation, with authorities vowing to bring the perpetrators to justice through decisive legal action.

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Date Taken: 11.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Chittagong, Bangladesh
Camera: ILCE-7M3
Copyright: © Mohammad Omar Faruk