US Congressman Rich McCormick denounced the ongoing unrest in Bangladesh, and said that he is deeply disturbed by the reports of sectarian violence targeting members of the Hindu minority in the country.
The day began with high tension and the possibility of violence, but the situation calmed down in major cities like Liverpool and London as counter-protesters turned out in large numbers.
Speaking to ANI, Deepender Singh Hooda said, "The entire country is in shock and has many questions on the matter. Our daughter had worked so hard to reach the finals. When athletes around the world were practicing on wrestling mats, she was sitting in protest to seek justice for Indian w
The United Kingdom chapter of the Baloch National Movement (BNM) organised a rally in Trafalgar Square in London, condemning the atrocities committed by Pakistani security forces on peaceful protesters during the Baloch National Gathering in Gwadar, Mastung and Nushki.
Bangladesh is facing a fluid political situation, with Sheikh Hasina tendering her resignation from her post in the wake of mounting protests on August 5.
Mahrang Baloch, a prominent figure in the Balochistan protests against Pakistani security forces, criticised the Director-General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Pakistan for accusing the Baloch Yakjheti Committee (BYC) of being proxies for terrorist organisations.
Meanwhile, Congress senior leader Salman Khurshid on Wednesday refused to be drawn further into controversy after it was reported that he had said that violent protests like Bangladesh are possible in India.
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) accused the Pakistani army of suppressing peaceful movements, instead of ending human rights abuses and the Baloch genocide in Balochistan.
In a big blow to India's medal hopes in the wrestling arena, grappler Vinesh Phogat was earlier today disqualified from the 50 kg women's wrestling event.