India Responds to Attack on Hindus in Bangladesh, Expresses 'Grave Concern'

India has condemned the killing of a Hindu youth, Dipu Chandra Das, in Bangladesh over alleged blasphemy charges.

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday that India is concerned about the "unremitting hostility against minorities" in Bangladesh and expressed hope that the accused will be punished.

"The unremitting hostility against minorities in Bangladesh is a matter of great concern. We condemn the recent killing of a Hindu youth in Bangladesh and expect that the perpetrators of the crime will be brought to justice," Jaiswal said during a press briefing in Delhi.

He also pointed out that there have been over 2900 incidents of violence against minorities, including Hindus, Christians, and Buddhists, under the present interim government.

“India has rejected the false anti-India narrative being projected in Bangladesh and reiterated that maintaining law and order and security is the responsibility of the Bangladesh interim government. India is closely monitoring developments and has expressed grave concern over the continued hostility of minorities, including Hindus, Christians, and Buddhists. We condemn the recent killing of a Hindu youth in Mymensingh. More than 2,900 incidents of violence against minorities have been documented by sources during the tenure of the interim government. These incidents cannot be brushed aside as mere media exaggerations or dismissed as political violence,” the MEA spokesperson said.

The spokesperson added that India remains in favor of peace and stability in its neighbouring country.