Violence in Bangladesh and Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.
Bangladesh is burning in the fire of violence over the demand to cancel reservation in government jobs. Internet and mobile services were shut down in Bangladesh on Friday after violent protests. According to local media reports, at least 28 people have been killed this week. Amidst the violence in Bangladesh, the Maitree Express running from Kolkata to Dhaka has been canceled. No train is running in the capital Dhaka. The whole of Bangladesh is running in the fire of violence and protests. India is keeping an eye on the violence happening in the neighboring country.
On Friday, India's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal commented on the ongoing violence in Bangladesh. He said that as you know, protests are going on in Bangladesh. About 8500 students and about 15,000 Indian citizens live in our country. We have issued travel advisory to people to stay in touch with the High Commission and provide them necessary assistance.
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He said that the Foreign Minister himself is monitoring the situation. The High Commission will keep giving regular updates on the situation there. We will also keep giving regular updates and we urge all the family members of Indian citizens living in Bangladesh to stay in touch. We are committed to providing all possible assistance to our citizens. All our citizens are safe.
He said that we are aware of the steps taken by the local authorities in view of the protests. Our High Commission is in touch with the local authorities for the safety of our citizens.
