India Flags Surge in Violence Against Minorities in Bangladesh, Condemns Lynching of Hindu Men

India on Friday (December 26, 2025) expressed deep concern over what it described as “unremitting hostility” and a sharp rise in violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh, following the lynching of two Hindu men this month.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said those responsible for such crimes must be held accountable, rejecting what it called a “false narrative” emanating from Dhaka on attacks against minorities.

What did India say regarding Hindu killings in Bangladesh?

Addressing a weekly briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India strongly condemns the recent killing of a Hindu youth in Bangladesh and expects swift justice.

“The unremitting hostility against minorities in Bangladesh is a matter of great concern. We condemn the recent killing and expect that the perpetrators will be brought to justice,” he said.

How many incidents of violence against minorities were reported in Bangladesh?

The MEA also disclosed that around 2,900 incidents of violence against minorities, including Hindus, Buddhists, and Christians, have been reported during the tenure of Bangladesh’s interim government.

New Delhi reiterated that it has consistently raised concerns and rejected attempts to downplay or misrepresent these incidents.

What has Bangladesh done on the Hindu lynching case?

Meanwhile, Bangladeshi police have detained six more suspects in connection with the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das in Bhaluka Upazila of Mymensingh, taking the total number of arrests in the case to 18. Authorities said the latest arrests followed targeted raids in multiple districts.

In a separate incident, a 30-year-old Hindu man, Amrit Mondal alias Samrat, was beaten to death by a mob in Rajbari district. Police said Mondal, allegedly a local criminal involved in extortion, was critically injured during a clash with villagers and later declared dead at a hospital.

What were the cross-border repercussions of the Hindu killings in Bangladesh?

The developments have also had cross-border repercussions. Hoteliers in and around Siliguri in West Bengal have announced a ban on Bangladeshi tourists, including those travelling on medical visas.

The Greater Siliguri Hoteliers Welfare Association said the decision was taken in view of the prevailing situation in Bangladesh and what it termed anti-India rhetoric. “Our country comes first; only then does our business come,” association leader Ujjal Ghosh said.