As Bangladesh submerges into anarchy, a protest outside New Delhi's Bangladesh High Commission turned out to be an opportunity for some sections of the Bangladeshi media to spread misleading narratives. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, has issued a clarification regarding the protests, which were staged on Sunday.
MEA slams fake propaganda
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal has made it clear that there were no attempts to breach the security of the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi. The MEA further said, "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."
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The statement added, "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. India is committed to ensure the safety of foreign Missions/Posts in its territory in accordance with the Vienna Convention."
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Bangladesh in turmoil
Anarchy has gripped Bangladesh this week after the death of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi. As protests swept through Dhaka and surrounding areas, a 27-year-old Hindu man, Dipu Chandra Das, was brutally lynched by a mob over alleged blasphemy, with his body later set on fire on Friday. The incident drew sharp condemnation in India and sparked the protests outside the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi.
