India Denies Claims of Threats to Bangladesh Diplomats Amid Protests
Ministry of External Affairs Responds to Allegations
On Sunday, the Ministry of External Affairs dismissed reports from certain Bangladeshi media outlets suggesting that Indian citizens had threatened diplomats from Bangladesh in New Delhi, labeling these claims as "misleading propaganda."
In response to inquiries regarding a protest that occurred outside the Bangladesh High Commission on Saturday, spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that a small group of approximately 20-25 individuals had gathered to express their discontent over the killing of Dipu Chandra Das, a member of the Hindu minority in Bangladesh, and to advocate for the protection of minorities in the nation.
Jaiswal emphasized that there was no attempt to breach security or create a dangerous situation, noting that local police quickly dispersed the gathering. He added, "Visual evidence of these events is publicly accessible for verification."
He reaffirmed India's commitment to safeguarding foreign missions and diplomatic staff in line with the Vienna Convention.
This statement followed a report from a Bangladeshi daily, which alleged that members of a Hindutva group had conducted an aggressive protest at the Bangladesh High Commission in Chanakyapuri, threatening the life of High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah, as reported by a Media House.
The article claimed that demonstrators had crossed security barriers and made violent threats while the High Commissioner and his family were present at their residence.
Our response to media queries regarding the reported demonstration in front of the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on 20 December 2025 ⬇️
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) December 21, 2025
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The Ministry of External Affairs reiterated that the gathering did not pose any security threat.
In its statement, the ministry expressed deep concern over the brutal killing of Das in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, describing the act as "horrendous" and "barbaric."
"India is closely monitoring the evolving situation in Bangladesh," Jaiswal stated. "Our officials are in contact with Bangladeshi authorities and have conveyed our strong concerns regarding the attacks on minorities. We have also urged that those responsible for the barbaric killing of Das be brought to justice."
Das, aged 25, was killed by a mob in Mymensingh on Thursday night after being accused of blasphemy. Reports indicate that he was beaten to death, and his body was subsequently tied to a tree and set ablaze, according to police accounts. Das was a factory worker residing in the area.
This incident occurred amid widespread unrest in Bangladesh following the death of student leader Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, who succumbed to gunshot wounds at a hospital in Singapore. Hadi was a significant figure in the 2024 student protests that led to the ousting of the Sheikh Hasina government.
In the wake of Hadi's death, protests erupted in Dhaka and other cities, resulting in attacks on newspaper offices and properties associated with the Awami League. Security measures were heightened outside the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi as tensions in Bangladesh escalated.
#WATCH | Delhi | Security deployed outside the Bangladeshi embassy amid widespread violence erupting in Bangladesh over the death of Osman Hadi and the mob lynching of Dipu Chandra Das. pic.twitter.com/NtwZ8gHUvr
— Media Channel (@ANI) December 21, 2025