DELHI, Dec 23: Members of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and other Hindu organisations staged massive protests outside the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi on Tuesday, demanding justice for the mob lynching of 27-year-old Hindu youth Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh. Demonstrators broke barricades during the protest, prompting authorities to deploy heavy security near the Commission.
In addition, members of the Sarbo Bharatiya Hindi Bangali Sangathan and Bajrang Dal held demonstrations near Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus Metro Station, condemning the brutal killing.
The protests have triggered diplomatic repercussions. The Bangladesh Foreign Ministry summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma, condemning acts of violence and intimidation against diplomatic missions. In a statement, Bangladesh urged India to investigate the incidents thoroughly and ensure the safety of its diplomatic personnel and facilities.
The incidents cited by Bangladesh include vandalism at the Bangladesh Visa Centre in Siliguri on December 22 and the protest outside the High Commission in Delhi on December 20.
Background:
Dipu Chandra Das, a 27 year old Hindu from Mymensingh, was allegedly beaten to death by a mob on December 18 over alleged blasphemy charges, and his body was set on fire. The brutal killing sparked outrage across Bangladesh, leading to disruptions in law and order and raising concerns over the safety of religious minorities.
The protests in Delhi reflect growing anger among Hindu organisations in India over the incident and highlight the sensitivity surrounding minority rights in Bangladesh.