India condemns the killing of another Hindu in Bangladesh, expressing grave concern over rising minority violence. New Delhi rejects false narratives, urges justice, and calls on the Yunus-led interim government to ensure security, law and order, and minority protection.
India on Friday expressed serious concern over the continued violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh, following reports of the killing of another Hindu youth. New Delhi said it is closely monitoring the situation and firmly rejected what it described as a false anti-India narrative being circulated across the border.
During a weekly media briefing in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that India has taken note of persistent and alarming incidents targeting minorities, including Hindus, Christians, and Buddhists, under Bangladesh’s interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus.
“India is closely monitoring developments and has expressed grave concern over the continued hostility against minorities, including Hindus, Christians, and Buddhists. We condemn the recent killing of a Hindu youth in Mymensingh and expect that the perpetrators of the crime would be brought to justice,” Jaiswal said.
According to Bangladeshi media reports, the latest victim has been identified as 29-year-old Amrit Mondal, who was allegedly lynched by a mob late Wednesday in the Hossaindanga area of Kalimohar Union in Bangladesh. The incident has triggered renewed outrage in India and among international human rights observers, as it adds to a growing list of violent attacks against religious minorities in the country.
The MEA spokesperson highlighted that more than 2,900 incidents of violence against minorities have been documented during the tenure of the interim government. These incidents reportedly include killings, arson attacks, land seizures, and intimidation campaigns. Jaiswal asserted that such cases cannot be dismissed as isolated events, media exaggeration, or mere political clashes.
“These incidents cannot be brushed aside or explained away. They point to a pattern of unremitting hostility against minorities,” he added.
India also categorically rejected allegations and narratives emerging from certain quarters in Bangladesh that attempt to divert attention by blaming external forces. Jaiswal emphasized that maintaining law and order and ensuring the safety of all citizens is the sole responsibility of Bangladesh’s interim government.
“We have rejected the false narrative that is being projected in Bangladesh. Maintaining law and order and security is the responsibility of the Bangladesh interim government. Any attempt to deflect responsibility is completely false, and we reject it,” the MEA spokesperson said.
The latest statement follows a series of violent incidents that have drawn sharp reactions from New Delhi. Just last week, India raised strong concerns after the brutal killing of 25-year-old Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu factory worker who was lynched by a mob over false allegations of blasphemy. Reports indicate that Das was beaten to death, his body hung from a tree, and later set on fire—an act that shocked observers across the region.
In response to that incident, the MEA had said that Indian officials remain in close contact with Bangladeshi authorities and have urged swift and transparent investigations. “We have conveyed our strong concerns and urged that the perpetrators of the barbaric killing be brought to justice,” the ministry said at the time.
The violence against minorities has also prompted diplomatic action. On December 17, the MEA summoned Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah, to formally convey New Delhi’s concerns over the deteriorating security environment. During the meeting, India reportedly raised the issue of extremist elements operating in Bangladesh who have allegedly announced plans to create security challenges around the Indian mission in Dhaka.
India has expressed particular concern that the interim government has neither conducted thorough investigations nor shared credible evidence regarding several of the attacks. New Delhi has also reiterated its expectation that Bangladesh will fulfill its diplomatic obligations by ensuring the safety of Indian missions, personnel, and assets in the country.
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Human rights organizations and civil society groups worldwide have increasingly voiced alarm over the situation in Bangladesh, warning that the continued targeting of minorities risks undermining social cohesion and regional stability. Observers argue that failure to address the violence decisively could further isolate Bangladesh diplomatically and damage its international standing.
As the situation continues to unfold, India has reiterated that it will keep a close watch on developments and expects concrete action from the Yunus-led interim government to restore confidence, uphold the rule of law, and protect minority communities from further harm.
