VHP Protest Delhi: The murder of Hindu youth Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh by a mob in the name of alleged blasphemy sparked violent protests outside the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi. Questions deepened on violence, diplomatic tension and minority security.
Bangladesh Lynching Protest Delhi: Bangladesh The issue of lynching, murder of Hindu youth and security of minorities is no longer limited to Bangladesh only. After the mob lynching of Hindu youth Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh, its impact was seen even in the capital of India, Delhi. On Tuesday, the protest outside the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi became so fierce that the situation turned violent. Police barricades were broken, clashes broke out with security forces and an atmosphere of tension was created in the area.
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After all, why did the murder of Dipu Chandra Das create such a huge protest?
27-year-old Dipu Chandra Das was brutally beaten to death by a mob in Mymensingh area of Bangladesh on alleged blasphemy charges. Not only this, after the murder on December 18, his body was set on fire. This incident raised serious questions about the security of minorities not only in Bangladesh but also at the international level.
What happened outside Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi?
Protestors led by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) demonstrated outside the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi to protest against the incident. The protesters started marching towards the High Commission demanding justice. The situation worsened when the crowd pushed the barricades put up by the police and some of the barricades were broken. Police and paramilitary forces created several security cordons to prevent the protesters from moving forward. The atmosphere became tense for some time and traffic was also affected.
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Which organizations were involved in the demonstration?
Workers of VHP, Bajrang Dal and Sarva Bharatiya Hindi Bengali Organization were involved in this protest. The protest started near Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus metro station. The protesters were demanding safety of Hindus in Bangladesh, minority rights and strict action against the culprits.
Why are slogans and emotional statements in news?
Slogans like “Bharat Mata ki Jai”, “Yunus government come to its senses” and “Stop Hindu killing” were raised during the protest. Some protesters gave emotional statements saying that Hindus are in danger and atrocities are continuing in Bangladesh. These slogans and statements made the protest more sensitive.
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What were the political reactions?
Political reactions also emerged on this issue. West Bengal Congress leader Ashutosh Chatterjee said that this is an attack on humanity and should not be seen through the lens of religion. He appealed to the Foreign Minister to pay serious attention to this issue.
What steps did the Bangladesh government take?
Bangladesh temporarily suspended consular and visa services in New Delhi and Agartala amid rising tensions. Bangladesh’s Foreign Ministry expressed concern over the security of its diplomatic missions in India and summoned the Indian High Commissioner.
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What does the Indian government say?
India rejected allegations of inadequate security made by Bangladesh. The Indian side said the demonstration was brief and did not pose any serious security threat. India also termed the “misleading propaganda” running in some Bangladeshi media regarding this as wrong.
What could be the further impact?
Violence against minorities in Bangladesh and protests in India have brought the relations between the two countries to a sensitive point. In the coming days, this issue may remain under further discussion at diplomatic, political and human rights levels.