Srinagar (J&K): Kashmiri activist and UNHRC representative from India, Tasleema Akhter, reacted to the ongoing unrest in Bangladesh and expressed concern over the condition of Hindus and other minority communities there. She urged the international community to ensure the protection of human rights, religious freedom, and the safety of civilians affected by the violence. She also emphasized the importance of peace, stability, and justice in the region.
Speaking on the broader implications of the crisis, Tasleema Akhter stressed that the protection of minority communities is a fundamental responsibility of every democratic society. She called on global human rights organizations and international institutions to closely monitor the situation in Bangladesh, investigate reports of violence and discrimination, and support efforts aimed at safeguarding vulnerable populations. Akhter reiterated that lasting peace can only be achieved when the rights, dignity, and security of all communities are respected without discrimination.