Protests Erupt in New Delhi Over Violence Against Hindus in Bangladesh
Demonstration Outside Bangladesh High Commission
On Tuesday, a large group of individuals affiliated with Hindutva organizations, including the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal, gathered outside the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi. They were protesting against the recent communal violence in Bangladesh, particularly the lynching of a Hindu man, according to reports.
Delhi Police detained several protesters following disturbances in the high-security area surrounding the diplomatic mission. Authorities had anticipated the protest and had deployed extra police and paramilitary forces, setting up multiple layers of barricades. Despite these measures, managing the crowd proved challenging for law enforcement.
#WATCH | Delhi | Members of Vishva Hindu Parishad and other Hindu organisations protest near the Bangladesh High Commission over the atrocities against Hindus and the mob lynching of Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh pic.twitter.com/PTsCWrKCrO
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Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu man, was brutally killed in Mymensingh district, Bangladesh, on Thursday night by a mob that accused him of blasphemy. Reports indicate that his body was tied to a tree and set ablaze. So far, seven individuals have been arrested in connection with this incident.
This violence occurred amid escalating unrest in Bangladesh, triggered by the death of student leader Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, who succumbed to gunshot wounds in a Singapore hospital on the same day. Hadi was a key figure in the 2024 student protests that led to the ousting of the Sheikh Hasina administration.
Additional Updates:
- Similar protests took place outside the Bangladesh Visa Application Centre in Siliguri, West Bengal, on Monday. The country has suspended all consular services at its missions in Delhi and Agartala.
- On Tuesday, Bangladesh's foreign ministry summoned the Indian envoy to express concerns regarding the safety of its diplomatic missions in India, condemning acts of violence against diplomatic establishments.
- In Dhaka, Hindu leaders organized a human chain protest on Monday, demanding justice for Das and criticizing the government for failing to protect minority communities.
- The Secretary-General of the United Nations voiced concerns about the violence in Bangladesh, emphasizing the need for safety for all citizens, particularly those belonging to minority groups.
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