MEHERPUR: A Bangladeshi cattle trader was shot to death by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) at Majhpara frontier of Mujibnagar in the district on Friday night.

The deceased was identified as Abdul Khalek, 30, son of Dulu Mallik. 

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Mujibnagar Camp Commander Nayek Subedar Safiqul Islam told banglanews, “The victim with some other cattle traders went to pillar number 107 in the area around 10:30pm and then BSF personnel of 119 camp opened fire on them, leaving Khalek critically injured.”

Later, he was rushed to Meherpur General Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries around 11:30pm.  

Meherpur General Hospital Emergency Department Doctor Shaheen confirmed the matter to banglanews.

BDST: 1000 HRS, AUG 09, 2014