New Delhi: Amid the violent quota protests within the neighbouring nation Bangladesh, Exterior Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday described the violent protests in Bangladesh as an “inner” matter of that nation.
“As you’re conscious, there are ongoing protests in Bangladesh. We see this as an inner matter of the nation,” he stated, PTI reported.
Jaiswal additional knowledgeable that round 15,000 Indians together with 8,000 college students are at present residing in Bangladesh and they’re protected.
“Now we have issued an advisory for Indian nationals, together with our college students, resident in Bangladesh for his or her security and help if required. Helpline numbers are activated working on 24×7 foundation for individuals to achieve out,” he added.
Earlier, the Ministry of Exterior Affairs additionally requested that Indian nationals in Bangladesh comply with the advisory issued by the Excessive Fee of India in Dhaka, The advisory said that the individuals should keep away from native journey and decrease their moments exterior the premises as a result of protest.
Within the advisory, MEA said that the Excessive Fee and Assistant Excessive Commissions might be accessible on helpline numbers for any help required by Indian nationals.
In a put up on the microblogging website X, the MEA stated, “Indian nationals in Bangladesh are requested to comply with the advisory issued by the Excessive Fee of India in Dhaka. The Excessive Fee and Assistant Excessive Commissions stay accessible on helpline numbers for any help required by Indian nationals.”
The assertion said that in view of ongoing violence in Bangladesh, Indian residents are suggested to keep away from native journey and decrease their motion exterior their residing premises.
The advisory from the Indian Embassy in Dhaka listed helpline cellphone numbers accessible for help of Indians residing in Bangladesh.
Indian nationals in Bangladesh are requested to comply with the advisory issued by the Excessive Fee of India in Dhaka. The Excessive Fee and Assistant Excessive Commissions stay accessible on helpline numbers for any help required by Indian nationals. https://t.co/MqNRVvmrJ8
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) July 19, 2024
“In case of any urgency or want for help, please attain out to the Excessive Fee and our Assistant Excessive Commissions on the following 24-hour Emergency numbers:
Excessive Fee of India, Dhaka
+880-1937400591 (additionally on WhatsApp)
Assistant Excessive Fee of India, Chittagong +880-1814654797/+880-1814654799 (additionally on WhatsApp)
Assistant Excessive Fee of India, Rajshahi
+880-1788148696 (additionally on WhatsApp)
Assistant Excessive Fee of India, Sylhet +880-1313076411 (additionally on WhatsApp)
Assistant Excessive Fee of India, Khulna +880-1812817799 (additionally on WhatsApp)”
Safety exterior the Bangladesh Excessive Fee in New Delhi was a heightened precautionary measure as a result of anticipated protests amid ongoing anti-quota protests in Bangladesh.
On Friday morning, A number of police personnel have been seen exterior the Bangladesh Excessive Fee Workplace.
