Kolkata: The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Kolkata on Wednesday said they have apprised the Centre about the continuing attacks on their monks and other members of the Hindu Vaishnavite religious order in Bangladesh.

ISKCON Kolkata has raised concerns with India over ongoing persecution of its monks and Hindu communities in Bangladesh, following the arrest of monk Chinmoy Krishna Das.

ISKCON has also urged the United Nations to take note of the situation in Bangladesh and take necessary steps for the immediate release of Chinmoy Krishna Das.