Over 2,000 cases of violence reported against Hindus, minorities in B'desh'
The Statesman Delhi|December 22, 2024
Nearly 2,200 cases of violence against Hindus and other minorities were reported in Bangladesh till 8 December, according to Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh.
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The Indian government, he said, has taken "serious" note of these incidents and shared its concern with the Bangladesh government.

Mr Singh also told the Lok Sabha in a written reply that 112 cases of violence against minorities were reported in Pakistan.

"2,200 cases of violence against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh were reported till 8th December 2024 and 112 cases were reported till October 2024. Zero cases of violence against Hindus and other minorities in other neighbouring countries (except Pakistan and Bangladesh).

Government has taken serious note of these incidents and shared its concerns with the Government of Bangladesh," the minister said. He said India expected the Bangladesh government to take necessary steps to ensure the safety of minorities. He added that the High Commission of India in Dhaka continues to monitor the situation in the neighbouring country.

This story is from the December 22, 2024 edition of The Statesman Delhi.

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