Moulvibazar: A Bangladeshi man was allegedly shot dead by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) along the Kulaura border in Moulvibazar early Sunday.
The deceased was identified as Tara Mia, son of Abdul Malek, of Murai Chhara Basti area in Kulaura upazila.
According to local residents, a group of four to five people allegedly crossed into Indian territory through the Alinagar border area of Prithimpasha union early Sunday. They reportedly crossed the border around 500 yards beyond Border Pillar No. 1845/63-S in the Maguruli area, allegedly with the assistance of Indian smugglers, to bring in contraband goods.
The locals said BSF members opened fire after confronting the group, leaving Tara Mia dead at the scene.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting could not immediately be independently verified.
Lt Col Sarkar Asif Mahmud, commanding officer of BGB 46 Battalion in Sreemangal, said the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) was taking necessary steps to gather further information about the incident.
The incident comes amid continued concerns over shootings and other incidents along the Bangladesh-India border.
