India Urges Bangladesh to Protect Hindu Community

“India urges Bangladesh to curb extremism after social media sparks Chittagong violence.”

India has expressed serious concern over rising tensions in Bangladesh’s Chittagong following provocative social media posts that have escalated into violence. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, during a media briefing, called on Dhaka to take immediate action to safeguard the Hindu community and curb the activities of extremist groups.

Jaiswal condemned the attacks on Hindu residents, attributing the unrest to “incendiary posts” that triggered conflict. He urged Bangladeshi authorities to act decisively against those spreading such content and highlighted the importance of regional peace and communal harmony.

Reports indicate that the situation in Chittagong worsened after inflammatory posts on social media led to clashes. Community leaders and local sources have voiced concern, requesting urgent protection and support from the government to prevent further incidents.

In response, Bangladeshi officials confirmed deploying security forces to affected areas and initiating steps to track the sources of the harmful content. They reassured that efforts were underway to stabilize the situation and bring those responsible to justice.

International human rights groups have also called for Bangladesh to reinforce minority protections. The cooperation between India and Bangladesh is seen as vital for ensuring peace and security amid these tensions.

The situation remains dynamic, with authorities and observers stressing the need for prompt measures to prevent further escalation.