The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday clarified reports about a demonstration outside the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi. MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that around 20-25 youths had gathered to protest the killing of Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh and to call for protection of minorities in Bangladesh. He emphasised that there was no security breach, and the police dispersed the group within minutes.
'Misleading propaganda': India rejects Dhaka media reports
Jaiswal stated that India has observed misleading propaganda in sections of the Bangladesh media regarding the incident. He highlighted that visual evidence of the events in question is publicly available. Jaiswal added that India remains committed to ensuring the safety of foreign missions under the Vienna Convention and continues to engage with Bangladeshi authorities.
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"We have noted misleading propaganda in sections of the Bangladesh media on the incident. The fact is that about 20-25 youth gathered in front of the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on 20 December and raised slogans in protest against the horrendous killing of Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh, while also calling for the protection of all minorities in Bangladesh. There was no attempt to breach the fence or create a security situation at any time. The police stationed at the spot dispersed the group after a few minutes. Visual evidence of these events is available publicly for all to see. India is committed to ensure the safety of foreign Missions/Posts in its territory in accordance with the Vienna Convention,” MEA Spokesperson Jaiswal said.
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India demands justice for Dipu Chandra Das
He further stated that Indian officials continue to closely monitor the situation in Bangladesh and remain in contact with Bangladeshi authorities, urging that the perpetrators of Das’s killing be brought to justice. “India continues to keep a close watch on the evolving situation in Bangladesh. Our officials remain in touch with Bangladesh authorities and have conveyed to them our strong concerns at the attacks on minorities. We have also urged that the perpetrators of the barbaric killing of Das be brought to justice,” Jaiswal added.
Security was heightened outside the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi on Saturday. Widespread violence spread across Bangladesh following the death of Inqilab Manch leader Sharif Osman Hadi and the mob lynching of Dipu Chandra Das.