MEHERPUR: Members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) kidnapped a Bangladesh national from Sonarpur frontier under Mujibnagar Upazila of Meherpur district on Monday morning.

The victim was identified as Shariful Islam, 40, son of Habibur Rahman of Majhpara area nearest the frontier.

Locals said the members of BSF Hridaypur camp kidnapped Shariful while he was collecting mangoes in the area this morning.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB)-6 director Lieutenant Colonel Maniruzzaman confirmed the matter to banglanews.

The BGB has sent a letter to BSF seeking immediate release of Shariful, BGB-6 director added.

BDST: 1700 HRS, MAY 25, 2015
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