India has firmly rejected allegations from Bangladesh’s interim government that it played a role in the recent violence in Khagrachhari district, located in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. On October 3, Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, stated, "We categorically reject these false and baseless allegations." He criticized the Bangladeshi government for its inability to maintain law and order and suggested that it often shifts blame to others.

The unrest in Khagrachhari has been linked to clashes between Indigenous tribes and Bengali settlers, which resulted in at least three deaths and numerous injuries. This violence reportedly erupted following protests over the alleged gang rape of a tribal girl. Jaiswal urged the Bangladeshi authorities to investigate local extremist groups responsible for the violence, arson, and land grabs affecting minority communities in the region.

Earlier, Bangladesh’s Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury claimed that certain groups were trying to incite sectarian unrest and suggested a connection to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is currently in India. However, he did not provide any evidence to support his assertions. Chowdhury also expressed concerns that the unrest could disrupt the festive atmosphere during Durga Puja.

In a related development, Muhammad Yunus, a prominent figure in Bangladesh, dismissed reports of violence against Hindus and other minorities as "fake news." In an interview, he stated, "First of all, these are fake news. You can’t go by those. Fake news." Yunus claimed that there has been no increase in anti-Hindu violence and described the relationship between Hindus and Muslims in Bangladesh as normal, despite occasional conflicts over land demarcation. He further criticized India for spreading misinformation, saying, "One of the specialties of India right now is fake news."