India on Friday voiced serious concern over the continued violence against minority communities in Bangladesh, stating that more than 2,900 such incidents have been recorded during the tenure of the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus. New Delhi called for firm and immediate action against those behind the attacks, including the recent lynching of a Hindu youth in Mymensingh.
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said independent assessments have documented over 2,900 cases of violence targeting minorities such as Hindus, Christians and Buddhists. These incidents reportedly include murders, arson attacks and illegal land seizures. He emphasized that these cannot be dismissed as exaggerated media reports or routine political clashes.
India strongly condemned the killing of Dipu Chandra Das and insisted that all those responsible be held accountable. Bangladeshi authorities have so far arrested 12 individuals in connection with the case. Jaiswal also referred to another recent incident in Rajbari town, where Amrit Mondal, also known as Samrat, was beaten to death by a mob, citing it as further evidence of worsening security and growing hostility towards minorities.
The comments come amid renewed political turbulence in Bangladesh following the killing of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi, a key figure in last year’s protests that ultimately led to the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government. India firmly rejected attempts by certain sections in Bangladesh to link New Delhi to Hadi’s death, calling such allegations baseless.
Jaiswal said India is closely watching developments in the neighbouring country and reiterated its support for peace, stability and the conduct of free, fair, inclusive and participatory parliamentary elections scheduled for February 12.
Responding cautiously to the return of Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s acting chairman Tarique Rahman to Dhaka after 17 years, India said the development should be seen in the light of its long-standing support for democratic processes in Bangladesh.
India also reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining close and friendly relations with the people of Bangladesh.
Source: Deccan Herald
