India says it remains ‘deeply concerned’ about the situation in Rakhine State and the outflow of refugees from Myanmar into Bangladesh.
In a statement on Saturday, the Indian government said the situation in Rakhine State must “be handled with restraint and maturity, focusing on the welfare of the civilian population alongside those of the security forces”.
“It is imperative that violence is ended and normalcy in the State restored expeditiously,” it said, amid a continuous influx of Rohingyas into Bangladesh.
About 300,000 Rohingya refugees have found their way into Bangladesh since August 25 when the latest violence broke out, according to bdnews24.com.