A Bangladeshi youth was shot dead by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) at Thakurpur border under Damurhuda upazila of Chuadanga over illegal entrance into Indian territory. The killing took place around 4:00 am on Sunday.
The deceased was identified as Omedul Islam, 19, son of Shafiqul Islam Shahid of village Thakurpur. Family members of the victim confirmed after seeing photo.
According to locals, 5-6 cattle traders, including Omedul Islam, were shot dead by BSF members patrolling the Hudapara camp at around 4:00 am when they were illegally crossing the border into India through Main Pillar No. 89 on the Thakurpur border. Others fled, but Amedul Hossain was shot dead on the spot.
Chuadanga-6 BGB chief Lt. Colonel Mohammad Khalequzzaman confirmed the matter. He said that a letter was being sent to the BSF demanding the return of the body and protesting the incident.
He said that parents of the deceased identified the photo as their son.