Relations between India and Bangladesh are going through an unprecedented phase. A glimpse of tension and bitterness can be clearly seen between the two countries. Meanwhile, Bangladesh has once again done something which is widening the gap between the two countries.
Bangladesh has accused India that the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances has found evidence of India’s involvement in enforced disappearances in Bangladesh. Yunus Sarkar said, “The Commission has found Indian involvement in the enforced disappearances in Bangladesh. There is speculation in law enforcement circles that some prisoners may still be held in Indian jails.”
Sometimes the Commission made allegations against Sheikh Hasina and sometimes against India.
The five-member commission, led by retired judge Mainul Islam Chowdhury, recently submitted the report titled “Unfolding the Truth” to Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus. The report reads, “India’s involvement in Bangladesh’s system of enforced disappearances is a matter of public record.” However, in its interim report, the Commission had earlier accused former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of making people disappear. But after a few days, the Commission put the blame on India in its final report.
What else did the commission say in its report?
The commission said in its report, “We recommend that the Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Home Affairs try to identify the Bangladeshis imprisoned in India. It is beyond the jurisdiction of the Commission to pursue this investigation outside Bangladesh.” The Bangladeshi commission said, “A more detailed analysis will be required to fully understand India’s involvement in this entire episode and its impact on both countries.”
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