India has summoned the Bangladesh High Commissioner in New Delhi, expressing concerns over the security of the Indian High Commission in Dhaka, following comments made by a Bangladeshi political leader.
On Tuesday, India’s Ministry of External Affairs summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner Muhammad Riaz Hamidullah to lodge a formal protest. At the same time, it also expressed deep concern about the security situation at the Indian diplomatic mission in Dhaka.
India has alleged that a leader of Bangladesh’s National Citizens Party (NCP) has made public provocative and anti-India statements, including a threat to secede the northeastern states of India – the ‘Seven Sisters’ – from India, which New Delhi has said is unacceptable.
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement that the Bangladeshi High Commissioner has been informed of the potential security risks and some extremist activities around the Indian mission in Dhaka. It also raised allegations of lack of proper investigation and information sharing in the recent incidents.
In the statement, India, citing the historical relations between the two countries, said it hopes for an environment of peace, stability and free elections in Bangladesh.
Meanwhile, as a precautionary measure, security has been strengthened in several border areas, including Assam, India, and restrictions have been imposed on border movement.