Hindu organizations in India, including the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), held demonstrations in New Delhi, protesting alleged atrocities against minority Hindus in Bangladesh. The protests, which took place outside the Bangladesh High Commission, focused on demanding justice for Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu man recently killed in Mymensingh following accusations of blasphemy.
Protesters voiced their anger and concern over the treatment of Hindus in the neighboring country, accusing Bangladeshi authorities of failing to provide adequate protection. Chants and slogans echoed near the diplomatic mission as demonstrators called for accountability.
Meanwhile, a group known as Inqilab Moncho, associated with student leader Sharif Osman Hadi, issued a warning, threatening a movement to oust the current government if justice is not served in the Dipu Chandra Das case. This indicates a broader political dimension to the ongoing tensions.
In response to the New Delhi protests, Bangladesh summoned the Indian High Commissioner and officially termed the demonstrations ‘unjustified.’ Dhaka stated that the protest activities near its High Commission were unauthorized, caused panic among staff, and that no prior notification was received. However, Bangladesh acknowledged India’s assurances regarding the security of its diplomatic missions in India.
Similar protests were also reported in Hyderabad, where VHP members and other groups condemned the attacks on minorities in Bangladesh and urged the Indian government to intervene. The VHP has called for protective measures for Hindus in Bangladesh and raised concerns about illegal immigration.
