A Bangladeshi national was 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 of Kulaura upazila.
Locals said a group of 4-5 alleged smugglers illegally crossed into Indian territory through the Alinagar border of Prithimpasha union, around 500 yards beyond border pillar No. 1845/63-S in the Maguruli area, in the early hours with the assistance of Indian smugglers to bring in contraband goods.
BSF members opened fire on them during a confrontation, leaving Tara Mia dead on the spot, they said.
Lt Col Sarkar Asif Mahmud, commanding officer of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) 46 Battalion in Sreemangal, said they are taking necessary steps to gather further information about the incident.
