A Bangladeshi man was killed in firing by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) near the Kulaura border in Moulvibazar early Sunday, locals said.
The victim was identified as Tara Mia, son of Abdul Malek, of Murai Chhara Basti in Kulaura upazila.
According to people familiar with the incident, four to five people crossed the border through the Alinagar area of Prithimpasha union in the early hours. They allegedly entered Indian territory with the help of Indian smugglers to bring in contraband goods.
The group reportedly went around 500 yards beyond border pillar No. 1845/63-S in the Maguruli area. BSF personnel opened fire after a confrontation, and Tara Mia was shot dead at the spot, locals said.
Lt Col Sarkar Asif Mahmud, commanding officer of BGB 46 Battalion in Sreemangal, said they were taking necessary steps to find out what happened.
“We are taking necessary steps to gather more information about the incident,” he said.
