A BSF Public Relations Officer (PRO) informed the media on Tuesday that a group of men from Bangladesh, armed with sharp-edged weapons, attempted to smuggle contraband items to the adjoining area of Salpokhar Border Out Post in Sepahijala district. The men gheraoed and assaulted the jawans at around 6 pm and tried to snatch the rifle of a BSF jawan on duty, the PRO added.
“In the ensuing scuffle, one round of pump action gun was fired by the BSF party to deter the miscreants but Bangladeshi miscreants continued with their assault and also inflicted a deep cut on one of the jawans,” the PRO said, adding that the BSF party fired two rounds in self-defence, resulting in the gang returning to Bangladesh.
The body of one of the Bangladeshi nationals was found about 30 metres inside the Indian territory when the area was searched. The deceased was identified as Kamal Hussain from Furiramura village in Comilla district of Bangladesh, officials said.
Topics including Bangladesh frequently discussed with India in 10 October 2024
