Attack on Hindus in Bangladesh: Mea shares data in Lok Sabha, reveals 76 incidents in the last two months

The government of India has expressed a serious concern about the growing incidents of attacks against Hindus in Bangladesh. The Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, while talking in Lok Sabha, revealed that between November 26, 2024 and January 25, 2025, a total of 76 attacks aimed at Hindus in the neighboring country were reported.

The alarming trend of violence against the Hindu community in Bangladesh has been a growing concern, with reports since August 2024 that indicate that 23 Hindus have lost their lives, and 152 temples have been attacked in violent incidents, Singh in a written response to A consultation in a consultation. The Sabha Lok.

India has addressed the problem In the highest diplomatic levels, emphasizing the need for stronger measures to guarantee the safety of minority communities in Bangladesh.

Cases of violence against minorities in Bangladesh increased after the fall of the government led by Sheikh Hasina. After their expulsion, the Hindus in Bangladesh were attacked in the neighboring country, and India accused Bangladesh of not taking measures to punish the accused.

During his visit to Dhaka on December 9, 2024, India’s Foreign Secretary reiterated the expectations of New Delhi with respect to the protection of Hindus and other minority groups.

“The expectations of India regarding the protection of Hindus and other minorities were repeated during the visit of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs to Bangladesh on December 9, 2024,” said Singh.

“The main responsibility for the protection of life and freedom of all citizens of Bangladesh, including minorities, falls to the Bangladesh government. The high commission of India in Dhaka continues to monitor the situation related to minorities closely” , he added.

After these discussions, the Bangladesh government announced on December 10, 2024 that 70 people had been arrested in relation to 88 cases related to attacks against minorities. The investigations of the Bangladesh authorities also identified 1,254 violence incidents against minority communities.

The Indian government has stressed that the responsibility of safeguarding the lives and rights of all citizens, including minorities, lies in the Bangladesh government. Meanwhile, the High Commission of India in Dhaka continues to monitor the situation closely to ensure that necessary measures are taken to avoid greater violence and provide justice to the victims.