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The Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah. The ministry expressed serious concern over alleged plans by some extremist elements to disrupt the security environment around the Indian mission in Dhaka.
India suspends visa services in Dhaka
New Delhi: In view of the prevailing security situation in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, India temporarily closed its Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) on Wednesday. The center is located in Jamuna Future Park in Dhaka and is considered the main, integrated center for all Indian visa services in the capital.
Center closed after 2 PM on Wednesday
IVAC said in a statement that the center was closed after 2 PM on Wednesday, keeping the security situation in mind. The center also clarified that those who had appointments to submit their applications today would have their dates rescheduled.
Ministry of External Affairs summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner
Earlier, the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi summoned Bangladesh High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah. The ministry expressed serious concern over alleged plans by some extremist elements to disrupt the security environment around the Indian mission in Dhaka.
'Interim government must ensure security of Indian missions and offices'
The Ministry of External Affairs said that India expects the interim government of Bangladesh to ensure the security of Indian missions and offices located there, in accordance with its diplomatic obligations. The envoy was also apprised of India's strong concerns regarding the deteriorating security situation in Bangladesh. This step comes at a time when sensitivities regarding regional security and the safety of diplomatic institutions have increased. India has clearly indicated that the security of its citizens and missions is its top priority.
Backgrounder
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India, H.E. Riyaz Hamidullah, today on Wednesday. The Ministry conveyed India's deep concern over the deteriorating security situation in Bangladesh. Serious concern was expressed, in particular, regarding the potential security threat around the Indian mission in Dhaka.
Warning Against Targeting the Indian Mission
The Ministry of External Affairs drew the High Commissioner's attention to the activities of extremist elements who have declared their intention to create a security crisis around the Indian Embassy in Dhaka. India made it clear that the security of Indian missions and diplomatic premises is of paramount importance and that any laxity in this regard will not be tolerated.
