Bangladesh confirms 88 incidents of violence against minorities following political changes
Dhaka: Bangladesh has confirmed 88 incidents of communal violence targeting minorities, primarily Hindus, between August 5 and October 22, 2024. The disclosure came a day after India raised concerns over the safety of minorities during a meeting between Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Bangladeshi leadership.
Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to interim government head Muhammad Yunus, stated that 70 individuals have been arrested in connection with these violent incidents. He added that further arrests are likely as new cases of violence continue to emerge from regions like Sunamganj and Gazipur.
While the government maintains that the violence was not primarily driven by religious animus, some attacks appear to have targeted former members of the ousted ruling party or stemmed from personal disputes. Alam confirmed that additional details on post-October 22 incidents would be shared soon.
India's concerns about the safety of Bangladesh's Hindu minority were raised during Misri's visit to Dhaka for annual foreign office consultations.
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1,850 missing mobile phones recovered as Delhi Police focusses on victim-centric policing
New Delhi (PTI): Delhi Police has recovered 1,850 stolen and lost mobile phones worth around Rs 4 crore in past 40 days under "Mission Reconnect", an initiative aimed at returning phones to their rightful owners in outernorth Delhi, an official said on Saturday.
The recovered phones were traced from different parts of the country, including remote areas, through technical surveillance and sustained field operations, police said, adding that the devices were handed over to their owners during a programme at the Sports Ground, New Police Lines, Kingsway Camp.
The initiative focused on a victim-centric approach and aimed at strengthening public trust through proactive policing and coordinated efforts across states, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outernorth) Hareshwar Swami said.
As part of the programme, teams performed 'nukkad nataks' and screened awareness videos on cybercrime, drug abuse prevention, and senior citizen safety, sensitising the public about digital frauds and safety measures, officials said.
The initiative combines technology, investigation and community participation to ensure recovery of lost property and reconnect citizens with their valuables, they added.
