India summoned Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to New Delhi, Riaz Hamidullah, expressing strong concern over the deteriorating security environment in Bangladesh and specific threats surrounding the Indian High Commission in Dhaka.
In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said India completely rejects the false narrative sought to be created by extremist elements regarding certain recent events in Bangladesh.
The statement said it is unfortunate that the interim government has neither conducted a thorough investigation nor shared meaningful evidence with India regarding the incidents.
India reiterated its support for peace, stability and free, fair and inclusive elections in Bangladesh, while calling on authorities to prevent any actions that could endanger diplomatic premises.
In Bangladesh, security was heightened across Dhaka’s diplomatic zone today after police blocked a march by a group calling itself July Oikya, which had announced plans to proceed to the Indian High Commission in Gulshan.
