Agartala: A Bangladeshi smuggler was fatally shot by Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in Tripura’s Sepahijala district following a violent confrontation along the India-Bangladesh border.
The incident occurred late Friday night at Putia, under Kalamchoura police station, when a group of smugglers attacked BSF personnel.
According to the BSF, a group of approximately 20 to 25 Bangladeshi individuals illegally crossed into Indian territory to meet their Indian counterparts.
When challenged by BSF personnel, the smugglers launched a violent attack, injuring one of the border guards.
As the situation escalated, the smugglers reportedly attempted to overpower the BSF personnel and seize their weapons.
In response, a BSF jawan fired a single round from a pump-action gun in self-defense, injuring one of the Bangladeshi smugglers.
The injured smuggler was immediately rushed to Bishalgarh hospital but succumbed to his injuries during treatment.
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His body has been sent to the hospital morgue.
The injured BSF jawan is also receiving medical treatment at the same hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by border security forces in curbing cross-border smuggling and maintaining peace along the India-Bangladesh border. Authorities are conducting further investigations into the matter.
