Sonu Sood, a Bollywood actor known for his activism and philanthropy, shared a social media post on Twitter amid the political turmoil in Bangladesh, urging people to help fellow Indians trapped in the country. The escalating violence forced Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee the country.
The 51-year-old actor stressed that people should come forward to help their fellow countrymen in this tense situation as it is not only the responsibility of the government but also a moral obligation of the citizens.
Sood retweeted a video in which an Indian woman spoke about the dangers faced by Indians in violence-ridden Bangladesh. She expressed her longing to return to India and while sharing the video, Sonu shared a caption that read, “We must do everything possible to bring back all our fellow Indians from Bangladesh, so that they have a good life here. This is not only the responsibility of our Government, which is trying its best, but also of all of us. Jai Hind.”
Sonam Kapoor as Bangladesh death toll nears 100
The death toll in India’s neighbouring country Bangladesh is rising and Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor has expressed concern over the killings taking place there. Sharing ‘The Juggernaut’s’ Instagram post on her Instagram story mentioning how 66 people died in a single day due to the clashes, she said that the situation in the country was “horrible”.
She wrote: “This is horrible. Let us all pray for the people of Bangladesh.” The death toll in the country is now approaching 100 nationwide. Police dispersed tens of thousands of protesters using tear gas and rubber bullets and a nationwide curfew has also been imposed since Sunday evening. Apart from this, rail services have also been suspended and the country’s large textile industry has been shut down.
Sheikh Hasina lands in New Delhi
Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Hasina landed at Hindon airbase in Ghaziabad near New Delhi, India, after angry protesters descended on her palace. The 76-year-old is the daughter of Bangladesh’s founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, who played a vital role in liberating the tiny nation from Pakistan. The recent clashes in the country brought an end to Hasina’s 15-year tenure as Prime Minister.
Protests in Bangladesh
Massive violence broke out in Bangladesh, leaving nearly 100 people dead and hundreds injured. The situation escalated when tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets, prompting the police to intervene forcefully, firing tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the crowds. Amid this chaos, the country is in turmoil and lacks political stability.
First published: August 7, 2024 | 11:10 a.m. IS
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