Detailed accounts reveal a pattern of destruction: temples vandalized, shops looted, and families assaulted in broad daylight. Masood, addressing supporters in Saharanpur, painted a grim picture. ‘While we celebrate our diversity here, our kin in Bangladesh are being hunted for their faith. The government owes them protection,’ he said passionately.

The surge in attacks coincides with the power vacuum post-Hasina, where radical groups have reportedly exploited the chaos. Human rights monitors document over a dozen incidents in the last week alone, displacing hundreds. Masood criticized the external affairs ministry for mere statements, calling for sanctions, asylum pathways, and direct talks with Dhaka.

This isn’t Masood’s first foray into bold commentary; his past remarks have often stirred the pot. Yet, on this issue, he finds unlikely allies in BJP’s minority wing and RSS affiliates, hinting at a rare bipartisan consensus. ‘History will judge us by how we treat the vulnerable,’ he warned.

With India’s border states on alert and refugee inflows possible, Masood’s push could reshape bilateral ties. As social media amplifies victim videos, public outrage builds, pressuring policymakers to move beyond rhetoric toward concrete steps.