New Delhi: India on Sunday dismissed reports in parts of the Bangladeshi media over a protest outside the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi, calling them inaccurate and exaggerated.
In a response to questions from the media, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal clarified that the gathering was limited in size and remained entirely non-violent. He said around 20 to 25 young people assembled outside the mission on Saturday to express concern over the killing of Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh and to seek assurances on the safety of minority communities there.
The spokesperson emphasized that the demonstration was brief and conducted peacefully, noting that it did not disrupt security or pose any threat to the diplomatic premises.
In a statement, Jaiswal said: “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.”
“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,” he added.
