The body of a Bangladeshi youth was found hanging from a tree inside Indian territory along Utmachhara border in Companiganj upazila of Sylhet on Thursday.
The deceased was identified as Zakaria, 23, son of Alauddin of Lamagram village in North Ranikhai Union of Companiganj upazila.
Lt Col Nazmul Haque, commander of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Battalion 48, confirming the matter, said that locals spotted the body hanging from a tree branch near Indian Pillar 1257, close to the main border pillar early Thursday morning.
He said they have advised the family of the youth to file a general diary (GD). Whether it was suicide or a case of murder is a matter of investigation.
Lt Col Nazmul Haque said BGB has contacted India’s Border Security Force (BSF) to investigate the matter and make arrangements to bring the body back.
Uzair Al Mahmud, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Companiganj Police Station, said the youth might have committed suicide but detailed could be revealed after investigation. Once the family files a GD, BGB and police will coordinate to recover the body as the incident occurred inside Indian territory.