Tripura hotels refuse to host Bangladeshi tourists in protest

In a bold move, hotels across Tripura, a state in northeastern India, have announced they will no longer allow Bangladeshi tourists to stay or receive any services. 

This decision, shared by the All Tripura Hotel and Restaurant Owners Association on Monday, is set to begin immediately.

The association explained that this action is a response to recent reports of attacks on the Hindu minority in Bangladesh. 

They stated that the decision was made as a protest against these incidents, showing their solidarity with the victims.

Hotels in the state have been instructed to display clear notices at their front desks, stating that Bangladeshi citizens are not welcome. 

Additionally, they have been told to increase security checks to ensure the safety of guests and staff.

This announcement comes shortly after an attack on the Bangladeshi Assistant High Commission in Agartala, the capital of Tripura. 

The attack, carried out by groups like the Hindu Sangharsh Samiti, was part of a broader protest against the alleged persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh. 

On the same day, hundreds of people gathered near the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Mumbai for a protest organized by the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), with the Hindu Sangharsh Samiti being a key affiliate of the VHP.