India Flags 'Disturbing Pattern' Of Attacks On Bangladeshi Hindus; UK's Priti Patel Expresses Alarm

Last Updated:January 09, 2026, 16:20 IST

India criticised the attribution of attacks on Bangladeshi minorities to personal rivalries and political differences, saying it emboldens the perpetrators.

Several Bangladeshi Hindus came under attack as violent protests broke out across the country in December. (Image: AFP)

India on Friday highlighted a “disturbing pattern" of recurring attacks on minorities in Bangladesh, and stressed that such communal incidents should be dealt with swiftly and firmly.

Amid a series of attacks against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We continue to witness a disturbing pattern of recurring attacks on minorities as well as their homes and businesses by extremists. Such communal incidents need to be dealt with swiftly and firmly."

“We have observed a troubling tendency to attribute such incidents to personal rivalries, political differences, or extraneous reasons. Such disregard only emboldens the perpetrators, and deepens the sense of fear and insecurity among minorities," he added.

Priti Patel Writes To UK Foreign Secretary

Meanwhile, UK MP Priti Patel has written a letter to British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, calling on the UK to use its influence and convening powers to bring stability in the country.

“The situation in Bangladesh is very concerning. Religious freedoms should be protected and the murders of Hindus and persecution taking place are wrong and must stop," Patel said, expressing concern over increasing religious violence and persecution in Bangladesh.

“In recent weeks, there have been reports of at least six Hindus being killed within an 18-day period. This level of persecution and violence is unacceptable," she wrote in her letter.

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