A Bangladeshi youth was killed by bullets allegedly fired from the Indian side along the Chinakandi border in Bishwambharpur Upazila, Sunamganj, on Wednesday.
The deceased – Md Saidul Islam (24) son of Joynal Abedin – was from Dhanpur Union, reports UNB.
Sunamganj Battalion 28 BGB Commander AKM Zakaria Qadir said it is unconfirmed whether the shots were fired by BSF personnel or Indian Garos. A flag meeting has been scheduled between the Machimpur BOP and the Karaigara BSF camp in India.
Locals suggest Saidul Islam may have been killed by BSF after an altercation while attempting to cross the border with betel nuts. He was rushed to Sunamganj Sadar Hospital, where Dr. Shafiqur Islam confirmed his death.
The deceased had gunshot wounds to the chest and stomach, and an autopsy will determine the nature of the bullets.
Bd-pratidin English/Fariha Nowshin Chinika
