The arrest of a Hindu monk in Bangladesh has triggered a fresh war of words with neighbour India over the condition of minorities in the country. Chinmoy Krishna Das, a spokesperson of a Bangladesh-based Hindu organisation,

At least one person was killed in Bangladesh in clashes between security forces and Hindus protesting against the arrest of a religious leader, police said, even as neighbouring India urged that the safety of Hindus and minorities be ensured.

The unrest was triggered by the arrest of prominent Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Prabhu on Monday at Dhaka airport. He has been charged with sedition and denied bail on Tuesday.