New Delhi, Dec 21 (NationPress) India expressed its strong disapproval on Sunday towards the “misleading propaganda” propagated by Bangladeshi media concerning the demonstration outside the Bangladeshi High Commission in New Delhi. The country reaffirmed its dedication to safeguarding the safety of foreign missions operating on its soil.

This statement comes a day after protests took place outside the Bangladesh High Commission, where demonstrators called for accountability regarding the increasing incidents of violence against Hindu minorities in the neighboring country.

The authorities in New Delhi clarified that police officers stationed outside the Bangladeshi mission quickly dispersed the protestors within minutes.

In response to inquiries from the media regarding the reported protest in front of the Bangladesh High Commission on Sunday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) disclosed that around 20-25 youths had gathered, chanting slogans and protesting the death of Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh, simultaneously advocating for the protection of all minorities in Bangladesh.

“We have observed misleading propaganda within certain segments of the Bangladeshi media concerning this incident. The reality is that approximately 20-25 youths assembled outside the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on December 20, voicing their discontent over the shocking killing of Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh, while also demanding safeguards for all minorities in Bangladesh,” stated the MEA.

“At no point was there an attempt to breach security or create a disturbance. The local police successfully dispersed the group shortly after their arrival. Public visual documentation of these events is available for scrutiny. India remains committed to ensuring the safety of foreign missions in accordance with the Vienna Convention,” the Ministry elaborated.

Moreover, it emphasized that India is closely monitoring the evolving circumstances in Bangladesh and has expressed serious concerns to Bangladeshi authorities regarding the increasing violence against minorities.

“India continues to monitor the changing situation in Bangladesh. Our officials are in continuous dialogue with Bangladeshi authorities, conveying our strong apprehensions regarding the attacks on minorities. We have also insisted that justice be served for the brutal killing of Das,” the MEA further added.

On December 18, a young Hindu individual was reportedly killed in a mob lynching in Bhaluka Upazila of Mymensingh district due to accusations of insulting Islam, with his body subsequently set on fire, as per local media reports.

This incident heightened tensions in the area, leading to a temporary suspension of traffic on the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway.

The violence unfolded on Thursday night at the Pioneer Knit Composite Factory in the Square Masterbari neighborhood of the upazila.

The deceased, identified as 30-year-old Dipu Chandra Das, was an employee at the factory and resided in Tarakanda upazila of Mymensingh.

According to local and eyewitness reports, Bangladeshi Bengali media outlet Barta Bazar indicated that Dipu was accused of making inflammatory comments about Islam and Prophet Muhammad during a factory event celebrating World Arabic Language Day.

The allegations spread rapidly within the factory and its vicinity, inciting anger. He was subsequently attacked by an enraged mob and reportedly succumbed to his injuries on the spot.

Reports indicate that following his death, the situation escalated horrifically, with the crowd transporting the body to the Square Masterbari bus stand area, tying it to a tree, assaulting it while chanting various slogans, and ultimately setting it ablaze.

The crowd then moved the body to the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway and incinerated it again, which disrupted traffic and instilled panic among local residents.

Confirming the incident, Bhaluka Upazila Executive Officer, Md. Firoz Hossain stated that a person was killed over accusations of insulting the Prophet, adding that the deceased's body is currently in police custody.

However, later on Sunday, officials confirmed that they found no proof that Das made any derogatory remarks against the Prophet, and neither did any local residents or factory workers corroborate the claims.

Bangladesh has experienced a surge in violence against minorities, particularly Hindus, under the Yunus-led interim government, igniting outrage among citizens and various human rights organizations worldwide.