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The central government has formed a high-level committee to monitor the situation on the Indo-Bangladesh border and the safety of Indians and Hindu minorities in Bangladesh as the unrest continues, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday...
The decision comes as reports of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh facing attacks and thousands from the neighbouring country attempting to infiltrate into India during the anti-government protests in Bangladesh that led to the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government...
"In light of the ongoing situation in Bangladesh, the Modi government has constituted a committee to monitor the current situation on the Indo-Bangladesh Border (IBB)..
The committee will maintain communication channels with their counterparts in Bangladesh to ensure the safety and security of Indian nationals, Hindus, and other minority communities living there," Amit Shah said...
He said, "We hope for an early return to normalcy, ensuring the safety and protection of Hindus and all other minority communities," adding, "India remains committed to working with Bangladesh to fulfil the shared aspirations of both our peoples for peace, security and development"...
