‘Unremitting Hostility Against Minorities In Bangladesh A Matter Of Great Concern’: India | India News
India on Friday condemned the killing of a Hindu teenager in Bangladesh and expressed serious concern over what it described as “incessant hostility” against minorities in the neighboring country.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the government expects the perpetrators of the crime to be brought to justice.
MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at a press conference: “The incessant hostility against minorities in Bangladesh is a matter of great concern. We condemn the recent murder of a Hindu youth in Bangladesh and expect the perpetrators of the crime to be brought to justice.”
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#WRISTWATCH | Delhi | MEA Spox Randhir Jaiswal says about Bangladesh: “The incessant hostility towards minorities in Bangladesh is a matter of great concern. We condemn the recent murder of a Hindu youth in Bangladesh and expect the perpetrators of the crime to be punished… pic.twitter.com/UbacgqSskh — ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2025
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India remains committed to strong people-to-people ties with Bangladesh, promoting peace and stability there and consistently calling for free, fair, inclusive and participatory elections.
“India advocates strengthening our ties with the people of Bangladesh. We stand for peace and stability in Bangladesh and have consistently called for free, fair, inclusive and participatory elections in Bangladesh,” Jaiswal said. he said.
#WRISTWATCH | Delhi: MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says: “India advocates strengthening our ties with the people of Bangladesh. We stand for peace and stability in Bangladesh and have consistently called for free, fair, inclusive and participatory elections… pic.twitter.com/ZgsTdcOiLh — ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2025
Jaiswal’s statement came amid reports that atrocities against Hindus have increased in Bangladesh and extreme violence continues unabated.
Two Hindu Youths Were Lynched by Gangs in Bangladesh This Week
So far this week, two Indian Hindu youths have been killed by gangs in Bangladesh. On December 18, Deepu Chandra Das was lynched by a mob and set on fire for alleged blasphemy. A few days later, on December 24, another Hindu youth, identified as Amrit Mandal, was lynched by a mob on the pretext of extortion.
Following India’s strong reaction to the lynching of Deepu Chandra Das, the interim government led by Yunus assured that those responsible would be brought to justice. Police forces detained 12 people regarding the incident.
Bangladesh’s interim government led by Muhammad Yunus also strongly condemned the killing of Amrit Mandal and said legal action would be taken against everyone involved.
“The government strongly condemns this murder. The government wishes to make it clear that it does not support any extrajudicial activity, gang violence or illegal behavior under any circumstances. Legal action will be taken against anyone directly or indirectly involved in the incident,” ANI quoted Yunus government as saying in a statement. he said.
Bangladesh Sees Increase in Violence Since Interim Government Takes Office
These killings occurred against the backdrop of a wave of violence that has gripped Bangladesh since Mohammed Younis came to power. Tensions rose sharply two weeks ago following the killing of Islamic extremist leader Shariq Usman Hadi, which triggered protests blamed on India.
Violent protests erupt following killing of extremist leader Shariq Usman Hadi
Hadi’s death sparked violent demonstrations across Bangladesh; Protesters targeted several important locations, including offices of leading newspapers Prothom Alo and The Daily Star, national cultural institution Chhayanaut, offices of Deputy High Commissioner of India in Chattogram and Khulna, remaining structures of Indian Cultural Center and Bangabandhu memorial museum, as well as other media houses, cultural institutions and diplomatic establishments across the country.
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