A viral video of Bangladeshi cleric Maulana Abdul Quddus Faruqi threatening suicide bomb attacks on Kolkata has sparked outrage. His Taliban-style hate speech targeting Hindus raises serious security concerns in the region.
A disturbing video circulating online has caused widespread alarm across India and Bangladesh. In the footage, a Bangladeshi Islamic cleric, Maulana Abdul Quddus Faruqi, openly threatens to unleash suicide bombers in Kolkata, vowing to annihilate Hindus in a manner akin to Taliban operations.
Suicide Bomb Threat to Kolkata
The inflammatory speech was posted by Hasan Media on March 8 and has since gained over 1.3 lakh views. In the video, Faruqi claims that if given permission by the Bangladeshi army, he would execute a plan to invade Kolkata—not with fighter jets, but with suicide bombers.
“If the Bangladesh army orders me to capture Kolkata, I won’t need 70 planes or even seven. I’ll send suicide bombers instead,” Faruqi states in the video, with unfiltered hate and venom in his tone.
Taliban-Style Hate Speech
Maulana Faruqi explicitly endorses Taliban-like tactics, highlighting how suicide bombers succeeded against superpowers like the US and USSR. He combines this with a venomous rant targeting Hindus, using highly derogatory language that has triggered intense backlash across social media platforms.
Widespread Outrage and Viral Spread
Since being uploaded, the video has gone viral—garnering 130 times more views, nearly 90 times more likes, and 600 times more comments than typical content on the same channel. Hindu rights organizations in Bangladesh and abroad have condemned the speech, warning of the escalating radicalization in post-Hasina Bangladesh.
Security Concerns for India
With Sheikh Hasina’s government no longer in power, Indian security analysts are concerned about the rise of extremist voices in Bangladesh. The threat directly mentioning Kolkata demands immediate attention from Indian intelligence agencies. The recent Operation Sindoor, a major anti-terror success, demonstrates India’s readiness to neutralize such threats—but public alarm remains high.
Insanity or Extremism?
While the video appears erratic and delusional, the gravity of such a threat cannot be dismissed. Whether Faruqi is mentally unstable or deliberately pushing a violent agenda, his call to action represents a serious security risk to both Bangladesh and India.
Awaiting Political Response
The Bangladeshi government’s response to this incitement is under scrutiny. Will authorities crack down on such hate preachers, or will silence embolden extremist ideologies? Equally, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who has previously commented on the safety of Hindus in Bangladesh, has not publicly responded to this specific threat. Her silence could be interpreted in multiple ways.
As the global community watches, the region stands at a crucial juncture. Will hate be condemned with firm action, or allowed to fester under political apathy?