BSF kills Bangladeshi youth near Patgram border

India's Border Security Force (BSF) once again shot dead a Bangladeshi youth across the border in Patgram upazila in Lalmonirhat early Friday (April 26).

The deceased Abul Kalam, 22, hailed from Jhalangi Dangarpar village of Srirampur union in Patgram upazila, 

Abu Saeed Chowdhury, officer-in-charge (OC) of Patgram Police Station confirmed the matter.

He said the incident took place near Pillar No 848 at Jhalangi Dangarpar border in Srirampur union around 4:00am.

Chairman of Srirampur Union Parishad (UP) Rafiqul Islam Pradhan said that Abul Kalam was killed by BSF firing on the border.

Nayek Subedar Nurul Amin, in-charge of Teesta 61 BGB Battalion's Jhalangi camp said Abul Kalam was shot by BSF personnel patrolling the Duradabri camp of 169 BSF Battalion in Cooch Behar.

Quoting locals, police said he was among 15-16 people who had entered India to bring cattle.

Later, Abul was brought back to Bangladesh in critical condition as BSF opened fire at him and associates. He died while receiving treatment at Patgram Upazila Health Complex, added police.