New Delhi, Dec. 21 -- India on Sunday dismissed "misleading propaganda" in sections of the Bangladeshi media over a demonstration in front of the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi against the "horrendous killing" of Hindu youth, and said the protest was brief and posed no security threat.

MEA Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal's statement comes amid heightened regional tensions following the recent killing of a Hindu youth in Mymensingh, which has triggered international concern over the safety of minorities in Bangladesh.

"We have noted misleading propaganda in sections of the Bangladesh media on the incident. The fact is that about 20-25 youth gathered in front of the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on 20 December and...