India urges justice for Dipu killing, voices concern over attacks on minorities in Bangladesh
The Indian MEA also called for bringing the perpetrators of the barbaric killing of Das to book
India has said its officials conveyed strong concerns to Bangladesh authorities over the attacks on minorities, including the killing of garment worker Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh, and urged them to bring the perpetrators of the killing to justice.
In a statement today (21 December), Ministry of External Affairs Spokesman Randhir Jaiswal said, "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".
On 18 December, Dipu Chandra Das, a worker at Pioneers Knitwears (BD) Limited, was beaten to death by a group of people in Bhaluka, Mymensingh, following allegations of "hurting religious sentiments".
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After the killing, his body was publicly displayed and set on fire. A total of 10 people have so far been arrested by RAB and police in connection with the incident.
Moreover, today, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) said it has found no direct evidence that a Hindu garment worker lynched in Mymensingh's Bhaluka upazila had made any remarks hurting religious sentiment.
Lynching of Hindu man in Mymensingh: No direct evidence of derogatory remarks found, says RAB
On another note, responding to media queries on the demonstration in front of the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on 20 December, Jaiswal termed them as "misleading propaganda in sections of Bangladesh media on the incident" and maintained there was no attempt to breach the fence or create a security situation there.
"We have noted misleading propaganda in sections of the Bangladesh media on the incident. The fact is that about 20-25 youth gathered in front of the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on 20 December and raised slogans in protest against the horrendous killing of Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh while also calling for the protection of all minorities in Bangladesh," he said.
Hindu man lynched, body set ablaze over blasphemy allegation in Mymensingh
The MEA spokesman 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."
He also said India was committed to ensure the safety of foreign missions or posts in its territory in accordance with the Vienna Convention.
At least 10 suspects have so far been detained in connection with the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das.
Meanwhile, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) today (21 December) said it has found no direct evidence that aDipu Chandra had made any remarks "hurting religious sentiment."
