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From Ramu to Bonogram

Shamsuddoza Sajen
The recent attack on Hindu community at Bonogram, Pabna is a repeat of the Ramu. First time it was tragic but now pure farce. Government's inability to take action against the culprits of Ramu has invited more such acts: a group of people distributed photocopies of a facebook page claiming a Hindu boy, Rajib Saha, had maligned Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) in the page, and soon dozens of people stormed Rajib Saha's house and assaulted his family members. The rage subsides but not before 25 homesteads and 2 Hindu Temples were vandalised.
It is a horrific betrayal of memory. No one took a little pause to ask whether or nor it was fake. How did they forget the incident of Ramu where the whole destruction had been plotted on a fake facebook post?
The trend is alarming. It is also an organised anarchy in the line of Ramu, and, unfortunately, it is gaining ground in public. If we look into the incident carefully, we will find people from nearby villages believed in the rumour, joined the frenzy and blocked the highway for five hours. Why? To keep the police refrained from taking action against the culprits.
The monster of communalism is back. It is gaining strength exploiting the broils between the two political parties.
The first victim of communalism is truth. Here, truth is what people like to believe.
In the name of communal interest, all sorts of violation of norms are permitted, well accepted even hailed! Killing becomes religiosity, killer becomes martyr! In Bonogram's case, extortionists became defender of faith!
In case of any attack against minority, there is always a hidden agenda that has nothing do with upholding religion or faith. In Bonogram, it is extortion. In Hill Tracts, it is land grabbing. In Ramu, it is political mileage. Use of religion in politics creates fertile ground for such communal adventures.
Now come to the present situation of Bonogram. Police said the situation is under control. So then why Poritosh Kumar, a resident of Bonogram Sahapara, would say in anguish, "We know who attacked and vandalised our houses"? He did not to mention any name.
The government should conduct a thorough investigation and find out the real culprits. Do not play with the investigation process like Ramu where 364 people were included in the charge sheet except the identified criminals. Incarceration of innocent people only worsens the situation.
It is regrettable, why does not any progressive force stand out against such barbarity. Has the atrociousness of the incident taken our breath away?
The writer is Editorial Assistant, The Daily Star.