India has taken up with Bangladeshi authorities the death threat to a priest of the Ramakrishna Mission in Dhaka by suspected militants. External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Vikas Swarup said yesterday that the Indian High Commission in Dhaka has contacted both Bangladesh Police and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and have been assured of full support and protection.

He said that they are in direct contact with the Ramakrishna Mission. He said police presence at the complex has been strengthened.

Suspected Islamists have killed a number of secular activists, Hindus and other minorities across Bangladesh in recent months prompting authorities to launch a nationwide anti-militant clampdown since yesterday.