India summons Bangladesh envoy over security concerns

India’s Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday, December 17, summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Riaz Hamidullah and briefed him on the activities of certain extremist elements who have reportedly announced plans to create a security situation around Indian territory.

High Commissioner Hamidullah was apprised of India's strong concerns about the deteriorating security environment in Bangladesh.

His attention was drawn, in particular, to the activities of some extremist elements who have announced plans to create a security situation around the Indian Mission in Dhaka.

"India completely rejects the false narrative sought to be created by extremist elements regarding certain recent events in Bangladesh," the MEA said.

"It is unfortunate that the interim government has neither conducted a thorough investigation nor shared meaningful evidence with India regarding the incidents," India conveyed to Bangladesh.

India has close and friendly relations with the people of Bangladesh rooted in the liberation struggle, and strengthened through various developmental and people-to-people initiatives, said the MEA.

"We are in favour of peace and stability in Bangladesh and have consistently called for free, fair, inclusive and credible elections, conducted in a peaceful atmosphere," India reiterated.

India said it expects the interim government to ensure the safety of the Missions and Posts in Bangladesh in keeping with its diplomatic obligations.

Source: UNB