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In a disturbing report from Bangladesh, a Hindu family's home was set on fire in Chittagong (Chattogram), raising fresh fears among the minority community. India Today's Ashutosh Mishra speaks to an Unidentified speaker, a Hindu resident, who alleges that women are being forced to wear burqas and are denied education due to mob violence. The speaker claims radicals believe 'singing and playing music leads to rape' and that the police often refuse to register complaints against leaders. The incident follows a threatening note found near the site warning the community.
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