The Ministry of External Affairs, India has clarified details regarding a reported demonstration in front of the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on Saturday.
Randhir Jaiswal, official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, said that misleading propaganda had appeared in sections of the Bangladesh media.
He explained that around 20–25 youths gathered in front of the mission on 20 December, raising slogans to protest the killing of Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh and calling for the protection of all minorities in Bangladesh.
He also said, “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 also said.
