Tensions Escalate Between India and Bangladesh Over Arrest of Hindu Leader

Protests erupt and diplomatic security concerns grow after the arrest of Chinmoy Das in Bangladesh and the breach of a Bangladeshi consulate in India.

The Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala, India, has suspended consular services after protesters breached the premises, damaged property, and removed the Bangladeshi flag.
The protests in Agartala were sparked by the arrest of Hindu leader Chinmoy Das, also known as Krishna Das Prabhu, in Bangladesh on sedition charges following his rallies advocating for minority rights.
Bangladesh's interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, faces criticism for failing to protect Hindu minorities, though Yunus claims the threat is exaggerated.
India's Ministry of External Affairs condemned the consulate breach, promising enhanced security for Bangladeshi diplomatic missions, while Bangladesh called for a thorough investigation into the incident.
Relations between the two nations have deteriorated since the overthrow of Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, with India halting most visa services for Bangladeshi nationals.