THAKURGAON, Jul 5 (UNB): A 28-year-old Bangladeshi youth was gunned down allegedly by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) along Baliadangi border in Thakurgaon early Friday, said police.
Deceased Raju Islam was son of Habib Ali of Gariali village under Boro Palashbari union of the upazila.
Baliadangi police station's Officer-in-Charge Firoz Kabir confirmed the matter saying that Raju allegedly intruded India's territory through Nagarbhita border reportedly to smuggle cattle early in the morning.
Spotting him, the BSF opened fire in the Tingaon area, he said. Raju was killed on the spot.
Lt. Col Md Tanjir Ahmed, commandant of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB)-50 Battalion in Thakurgaon, said they learned about the killing and called for a flag meeting with local BSF commanders.
Details will be known after the flag meeting, the BGB official added.
Bangladeshi youth shot dead by BSF
FE Team | Published: July 06, 2024 00:06:53
Bangladeshi youth shot dead by BSF
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