Bangladesh national killed in BSF firing along Chuadanga border
September 28, 2023
Online desk: A Bangladeshi national was killed by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) along a border under Damurhuda upazila in Chuadanga district on Wednesday night.
The incident took place near pillar no 92 of Indian territory along Thakurkpur border around 12:00 am.
The deceased was identified as Robiul Islam, son of late Rahmat Ullah, a resident of Pirpurkulla Village in the upazila.
Several people from Thakurpur village said Robiul along with three or four others cattle traders were entering Bangladesh territory bringing some cattle from India. At that time, a patrolling team of the BSF opened fire at targeting them, leaving Robiul dead on the spot. His associates managed to flee the scene.
BGB-6 captain in Chuadanga Lt Col Sayeed Mohammad Zahidur Rahman said, “We confirmed that a Bangladeshi was killed along Thukurpur border after holding a flag meeting with the BSF. It will be informed later when the body will be handed over to Bangladesh.
