Two Bangladeshis injured in India’s Border Security Force (BSF) firing at Kasba border; victims hospitalized with bullet wounds. Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) confirmed the incident and lodges protest against the attack.
Two Bangladeshis were injured on Monday afternoon (November 25) when the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) opened fire at the Putia border in Bayek Union, Kasba Upazila of Brahmanbaria district.
The injured, identified as Rukon Uddin (35), son of Aziz Mia from Barhatta, Netrakona, and Zakir Hossain (30), son of Razzak Mia of Putia village in Kasba, were immediately rushed to Cumilla Medical College Hospital for treatment.
Doctors at the Kasba Upazila Health Complex reported bullet wounds on their faces, hands, and various parts of their bodies.
Lt. Colonel AM Jaber bin Jabbar, captain of the 60th battalion of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), confirmed the incident and stated that a formal protest has been lodged.
The BGB strongly condemned the firing and is awaiting a response from the Indian authorities.
Bd-pratidin English/ Jisan
