E/CN.4/2005/61/Add.1 Page 9 for the murder of Gyan Jyoti Barua. The case was, at the time of the reply, under investigation by the CID; (b) On 29 April 2002, Madan Gopal Goswami, a Hindu priest, was allegedly stabbed to death by a group of unknown assailants at a Hindu temple under Manikchari Police Station in Khagrachari district. A police case was filed in this connection under section 302/380/447/448/324/34 of the Bangladesh Penal Code in Manikchari Police Station (case No. 05 dated 29 April 2002). An inspector of the Zonal CID was assigned to the case, under the supervision of a Special Superintendent of Chittagong Police and an Additional Inspector General of Police, CID. A total of 11 persons had been arrested at the time of the reply; one of the arrested persons had made a judicial confession; (c) During a special law and order restoration drive (Operation Clean Heart), soldiers from the Doshvila army camp under Lazmichari Zone led by Subedar (Corporal) Tarikul Islam went to the Barobil Buddha Vihar and took into custody Reverend Kyolachai Bikkhu and one other monk. The monks were reportedly assaulted by the army personnel while in custody. They were, however, released after a few hours. A military inquiry was held following the incident, and the Zonal Commander of Shindokchari Zone was assigned to visit the area and take the necessary steps. The Zonal Commander visited the monastery and consulted with members of the monastery and other local tribal leaders. Following consultations, the matter was amicably resolved. As compensation, the Zonal Commander gave 5,000 taka to the monks on behalf of the Brigade Commander. No complaint was filed with the police on the incident; (d) It was further stated that the first two cases were being pursued as a matter of high priority and that the Government was committed to bringing to justice all those responsible. Observations 29. The Special Rapporteur is grateful for the details provided in the replies of the Government and, referring to the concluding observations of the Committee on the Rights of the Child adopted on 3 October 2003 (CRC/C/15/Add.221), encourages the Government to take all necessary measures to ensure the rights of religious minorities without discrimination. She is looking forward to undertake a follow-up visit in Bangladesh. Belarus Communications and replies received 30. On 15 March 2004, the Special Rapporteur sent a communication to the Government of Belarus in relation to information received according to which religious organizations across the country faced compulsory re-registration under the new law on religion passed in November 2002. According to the law, even if a religious organization is registered, it may not use a residential address as its legal