2 Bangladeshis killed in BSF firing

Two Bangladeshi citizens have been killed and two other injured reportedly in the firing of India's Border Security Force (BSF) at Owahedpur border in Chapainawabganj.

The incident took place around 10.30pm on Wednesday.

The deceased were identified as Selim Reza, 24, son of Tofjul Haque at Sarkarpara village under Paka union of Shibganj upazila, and Sumon, 23, son of Belal Hossain at Porapara village of the same upazila.

According to local sources, a group of cattle traders were returning to the country with cattle from India. At one stage, BSF shot them near 166 no Pillar, leaving Selim and Sumon dead on the spot and two other injured.

Lt. Col. Mahbubur Rahman, commander of BGB-53 in Chapainawabganj Battalion, confirmed the matter.

 

Chapainawabganj/Jahid/Mukul