India Summons Bangladesh Envoy As Protests Erupt In Delhi Over Lynching Of Hindu Youth

India on Monday (December 22, 2025) called in Bangladesh High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah amid heightened security concerns and growing diplomatic unease, as protests outside the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi escalated over the lynching of a Hindu man in Bangladesh.

The development underscores rising tensions following the brutal killing of 25-year-old Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh and renewed concerns over the safety of religious minorities in the neighbouring country.

What did India’s MEA tell the Bangladeshi envoy?

The External Affairs Ministry (MEA) said it continues to closely monitor the evolving situation in Bangladesh and has conveyed India’s “strong concerns” over attacks on minorities to Dhaka.

New Delhi has also urged Bangladeshi authorities to ensure that the perpetrators behind the “barbaric” killing of Dipu Das are swiftly brought to justice.

Why were protests held before the Bangladeshi High Commission?

The diplomatic engagement came hours after a major protest erupted outside the Bangladesh High Commission, led by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal.

Demonstrators denounced what they described as a pattern of atrocities against Hindus and vandalism of Hindu religious places in Bangladesh.

The protest turned tense when sections of the crowd attempted to breach security barricades, prompting police to resort to a lathi-charge to disperse protesters and restore order.

What did the protesters demand from Bangladesh?

Chanting slogans such as “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” (Victory to Mother India), “Yunus Sarkar Hosh Mein Aao” (Yunus Administration, come to senses) and “Hindu Hatiya Band Karo” (Stop killing Hindus), protesters demanded accountability from Bangladeshi authorities.

Effigies of Bangladesh’s interim government’s chief adviser Muhammad Yunus were burnt, while banners calling for justice for Dipu Das were held aloft. Police detained several protesters as part of crowd-control measures.

Anticipating unrest, security agencies had already imposed tight security around the High Commission, deploying police and paramilitary personnel behind three layers of barricading. Authorities said the situation was brought under control and no serious damage was reported.

What triggered the Indian protests against Bangladesh?

The protests were triggered by the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, a garment factory worker, who was allegedly beaten to death by an Islamist mob in Baluka, Mymensingh, on December 18 over accusations of blasphemy.

His body was reportedly set on fire, sparking widespread outrage in India and Bangladesh. Bangladeshi authorities have arrested at least 12 people in connection with the killing.

How did Bangladesh respond to India and the protests?

Earlier, Bangladesh lodged a formal protest with India over incidents targeting its diplomatic establishments, including vandalism at the Bangladesh Visa Centre in Siliguri on December 22 and the demonstration in New Delhi on December 20.

Dhaka condemned what it termed “premeditated violence or intimidation” against its missions and urged India to ensure the safety of its diplomatic personnel.

Why did India reject Bangladeshi accusations?

India has rejected allegations of inadequate security, maintaining that the New Delhi protest was brief and posed no threat.

Officials reiterated that India remains engaged with Bangladeshi authorities through diplomatic channels, even as the lynching of a Hindu youth has reignited international concern over minority safety in Bangladesh.