2 Bangladeshi youth shot dead by BSF along Sylhet border
Two Bangladeshi youths were shot dead by India’s Border Security Force along the Sylhet border in Companiganj, with officials saying the firing came from across the border while the victims were reportedly collecting betel nuts near the frontier.
Two Bangladeshi youths were killed in firing by India's Border Security Force (BSF) along the border in Sylhet's Companiganj upazila today (19 December).
Shafiqul Islam, officer-in-charge (OC) of Companiganj Police Station, confirmed the deaths to The Business Standard, stating that the firing originated from across the border. The incident took place at around noon near the Damdam border point in Ranikhai union.
The deceased were identified as Ashikur, 19, son of Boran Uddin, and Moshahid, 22, son of late Roub Miah. Both were residents of Turung village, located east of the border.
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The bodies have been sent to the Upazila Health Complex for further procedures.
According to Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and police, the two youths had reportedly entered about 600 yards into Indian territory near Main Pillar 1260 at Parihat. Local sources suggested the duo went across the border to collect betel nuts from a garden when BSF personnel opened fire on them.
Lt Col Nazmul Islam, commander of the 48 BGB Sylhet Battalion, confirmed he was informed of the killings.
