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DHAKA/KOLKATA: Bangladesh foreign ministry said on Tuesday that it had “conveyed its grave concern to Indian govt over the regrettable incidents outside the perimeter of Bangladesh High Commission and residence in Delhi on Dec 20 and the acts of vandalism at Bangladesh visa centre in Siliguri on Dec 22 by different extremist elements”.It added that it expected immediate steps, “in accordance with its (India’s) international and diplomatic obligations”, to ensure the “dignity and security” of diplomatic personnel and establishments.In the national capital, hundreds of Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal supporters clashed with police near the Bangladesh high commission after breaking through the barricades. Many protesters were detained. A senior police officer said the situation remained under control, adding that the detentions had been preventive in nature and the protesters were let go after being removed. “Adequate force was deployed to ensure law and order,” the officer said.VHP general secretary Surendra Gupta told TOI in New Delhi their “concern” was “rooted in the need for accountability and protection of basic human rights. We urge the authorities, not just of India and Bangladesh but also of other nations, to speak up on the matter and for the Bangladesh govt to take firm steps to ensure a safe and fear-free environment for all communities”. In Assam, police arrested Ezazur Rahman Laskar (19) for allegedly creating and circulating a provocative video on social media in Assam’s Hailakandi. The video reportedly sought to justify lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, officials said on Tuesday. A case was registered under sections of BNS. Mohammad Shaif Akhtar Ali of Assam’s Rangia, was detained by police, also for allegedly posting a controversial video on social media that supported the lynching.(With inputs from New Delhi)
