Sheikh Hasina, the former leader of Bangladesh, was sentenced to death for cracking down on protests

Sheikh Hasina’s death sentence for violent student protests sparked diplomatic tensions with India and worries of retribution.

A special tribunal has found former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina guilty of crimes against humanity for her harsh suppression of student-led rallies last year and condemned him to death.

The UN estimates that up to 1,400 people were killed during the demonstrations, the majority of whom were shot down, and the tribunal blamed Hasina for directing security forces to put an end to them. Hasina has been living in exile in India since being ousted from power, so the trial was conducted without her present.

Last week, Hasina called the trial a “kangaroo court” in remarks to the BBC. Given that she has rejected the verdict and is unlikely to go back to face it, there are concerns about her possible extradition from India, which is likely to fight any pressure.

Amid concerns about unrest, security has been increased throughout Bangladesh. Authorities reportedly sent more police to strategic locations after some protests started this morning.