The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) strongly condemned the breach of the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala, Tripura, on Monday, which occurred during protests against the arrest of a Hindu monk in Bangladesh.

This reaction followed reports of a large rally held near the Bangladeshi mission, where protesters expressed outrage over the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das and the alleged rising attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh. According to sources, more than 50 protesters entered the premises of the Assistant High Commission.

In a statement, the MEA called the incident “deeply regrettable” and emphasized that diplomatic and consular facilities must never be targeted under any circumstances. It further assured that measures are being taken to strengthen security for the Bangladeshi mission in Delhi and other consular offices across India.

The protests are part of ongoing tensions following reports of attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh, which have drawn sharp criticism from Indian authorities. On November 29, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal expressed concern over escalating violence against minorities in Bangladesh, urging the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus to fulfill its responsibility to safeguard all minority communities.

“Rising extremist rhetoric and incidents of violence cannot be dismissed as media exaggerations. We have consistently raised this issue with the Bangladesh government and call for immediate action to ensure the safety of minorities,” Jaiswal stated.

In response, Bangladesh dismissed India’s concerns as "unfounded," asserting that such remarks fail to reflect the coexistence and harmony among people of all faiths in the country.

The situation has escalated tensions between the two neighboring nations, with both sides exchanging strong statements on the treatment of minorities. India has emphasized its commitment to ensuring the safety of Bangladeshi diplomatic properties within its territory.