India, Jan. 10 -- India on Friday voiced deep concern over a spate of communal incidents in Bangladesh and urged authorities there to respond with urgency and firmness to ensure the safety of minorities and uphold fundamental human rights.

New Delhi's remarks follow reports of at least five Hindu men being killed in violent circumstances across Bangladesh in recent weeks, developments that have raised alarm over the deteriorating security situation for minority communities in the neighbouring country. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India has been closely monitoring what it sees as a disturbing pattern of repeated attacks against religious minorities, including assaults on their homes, temples and businesses....