India has emphasized the need for Bangladesh to resolve all issues through democratic means, advocating for inclusive and participatory elections to ensure a stable, peaceful, and progressive nation.

Expressing concerns over the release of certain "violent extremists," India stressed that it is the responsibility of Bangladesh's interim government to safeguard Hindus, other minorities, and their religious institutions, The Economic Times reported on Friday.

"We remain concerned about the deteriorating law and order situation, which has been further aggravated by the release of violent extremists convicted of serious crimes," Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told the newspaper.

Since the fall of the Awami League regime in the face of the Mass Uprising in July-August, the rate of crimes has surged across Bangladesh.

Media reports of minority persecution drew the spotlight while incidents of mugging, stealing, robbing and overall disorder sparked fear and unrest among citizens.

Jaiswal pointed out that only 1254 of over 2374 incidents reported from August 5, 2024 to February 16, 2025 had been “verified by the police”, while 98 percent of those 1254 incidents were deemed “political in nature”.

Jaiswal stressed that the Indian government expected Bangladesh to “thoroughly investigate” and bring all perpetrators of killings, arson and violence to justice “without making such distinctions”.