Bangladeshi killed in BSF firing in Lalmonirhat
He sustained injuries to his face, chest and head in the firing
A Bangladeshi national was killed after being shot by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) at the Amjhol border in Hatibandha upazila of Lalmonirhat early today (14 May).
The deceased was identified as Khademul Haque, 25, son of Amzad Hossain of the Amjhol area.
Locals said Khademul, along with several alleged smugglers, crossed into around 150 yards inside Indian territory when BSF personnel from the 78 Battalion's Paglamari camp opened fire on them.
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He sustained injuries to his face, chest and head in the firing.
Locals and his associates later brought him back to Bangladesh territory in a critical condition. He was taken to a clinic in Rangpur, where he succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment.
Lt. Colonel Mehedi Imam, commanding officer of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Lalmonirhat 15 Battalion, confirmed the incident.
He said BSF initially denied the firing allegation, and a flag meeting at the company commander level has been convened in this regard.
Earlier on May 8, two Bangladeshi nationals were killed and at least 12 others were injured in firing by the BSF along the Pathariadwar border in Kasba upazila of Brahmanbaria district.
