India Criticizes Bangladesh’s Handling Of Minority Safety After Hindu Leader’s Death

India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has emphasized that the incident reflects a "pattern of systematic persecution of Hindu minorities" under the current Bangladeshi government, and it has strongly condemned the kidnapping and brutal killing of Bhabesh Chandra Roy, a Hindu minority leader in Bangladesh. Randhir Jaiswal, the MEA spokeswoman, underlined that others who have committed comparable violent crimes in the past still get away with it.

In a statement, Jaiswal conveyed his sorrow over the death of Bhabesh Chandra Roy and emphasized that, under the leadership of temporary Prime Minister Muhammad Yunus, attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh are becoming more common. He emphasized that those who commit such acts frequently go unpunished.He emphasized that those who commit such acts frequently go unpunished. "We condemn this incident and once again remind the interim government to fulfill its responsibility of safeguarding all minorities, including Hindus, without making excuses or distinctions," Jaiswal stated.

The deputy president of the Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad's Biral unit, Bhabesh Chandra Roy, was kidnapped and later killed by beating. On Thursday night, his body was found. Roy reportedly received a call at approximately 4:30 PM from his kidnappers, who wanted to make sure he was home. The media received this information from his wife, Shantana.

The murder occurs as ties between Bangladesh and India are worsening. Since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left office in August of last year after widespread demonstrations against her administration, tensions have increased. Bilateral relations have been even more strained as a result of the interim administration, led by Yunus, unable to confront the rising violence against minority groups, particularly Hindus.

Regarding the unrest in West Bengal, India also criticized recent remarks made by Bangladeshi officials, advising Dhaka to prioritize safeguarding the rights of its own minority before "virtue signaling."