The protest rally in front of the Bangladesh Assistant HIgh Commission turned violent today. Angry protesters tried to vandalise the High Commission office. However, India’s Ministry of External Affairs expressed regrets in this matter.
Several Hindu organisations jointly called for a protest rally today in Agartala against the ongoing anti-Hindu persecution in Bangladesh. When the rally reached in front of the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala, the rally turned violent. The protesters clashed with the security personnel deployed there. But, the security personnel couldn’t control the massive crowd.
As per the sources, the protesters broke a signboard of the High Commission office. Also, they took down a flag of Bangladesh and tore it. Within a few minutes, the forces controlled the crowd and ensured the security of the foreign diplomats.
Meanwhile, the Indian Foreign Ministry expressed deep concerns on this incident. In a statement, Foreign Ministry stated, “The incident earlier today of the breach of premises at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala is deeply regrettable. Diplomatic and consular properties should not be targeted under any circumstances.” The Ministry also informed about the increasing security measures of the Bangladesh High Commission offices in other parts of the country.
