Bangladesh Assistant High Commission attacked in India, Hasnat announces protest procession
The attack on the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission took place this noon as thousands of people took out a massive rally in the Tripura capital to protest the arrest of ISCKON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das
Hasnat Abdullah, convener of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, called for a procession at Dhaka University's Raju Memorial Sculpture at 9pm today (2 December) to protest against the attack on the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala.
He made the announcement in a post on his verified Facebook profile this evening.
The attack on the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission took place this noon as thousands of people took out a massive rally in the Tripura capital to protest the arrest of ISCKON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das, demand his immediate release, and the stoppage of attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh.
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The rally was taken out under the Hindu Sangharsh Samity's banner, which is an affiliate of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), reports Hindustan Times.
Meanwhile, India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the breach of premises at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission is "deeply regrettable".
Issuing a statement on this, the MEA said, "Diplomatic and consular properties should not be targeted under any circumstances."
"Government is taking action to step up security arrangements for the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi and their Deputy/Assistant High Commission in the country," it added.
