India-Bangladesh Talks Amid Tensions Over Attacks on Hindu Minorities
A day after Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri expressed concerns over attacks on minorities, Bangladesh acknowledged 88 incidents of communal violence, primarily targeting Hindus. According to news agency Dial24News, the attacks reportedly escalated following the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri Visits Dhaka Amid Rising Concerns Over Attacks on Minorities and Monk’s Arrest
Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to interim government head Muhammad Yunus, announced that 70 individuals have been arrested in connection with the communal violence incidents. This statement followed Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s discussions with Bangladeshi leadership, where he raised concerns about the safety and welfare of minorities in the country. Shafiqul Alam informed reporters that 88 cases involving minorities were registered between August 5 and October 22, noting that some victims may have been affiliated with the previous ruling party. The government emphasized that, aside from isolated incidents, Hindus were not targeted specifically for their faith. However, recent weeks have seen a surge in violence against Hindus and other minorities, including attacks on temples, raising serious concerns in New Delhi.
Vikram Misri’s Dhaka Visit Focuses on Minority Safety and Arrest of Hindu Monkh
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri reached Dhaka on Monday for the annual foreign office consultations with his Bangladeshi counterpart, Mohammad Jashim Uddin. The visit takes place against the backdrop of growing tensions in bilateral relations, driven by concerns over the targeting of Bangladesh’s Hindu minority and the recent arrest of monk Chinmoy Krishna Das.
