CHAPAINAWABGANJ: The Border Security Force (BSF) of India allegedly shot dead a Bangladeshi at Fatepur frontier under Shibganj upazila of Chapainawabganj district early Thursday.

The deceased was identified as Anwar Hossain, son of one Sentu Mia, hailed from Gaipara village of the upazila.

Another also sustained bullet injuries in the incident.

Local people claimed that BSF kept the body at Suti Police Station in Murshidabad district of West Bengal in India.

Injured Tariqul Islam, who is taking treatment in Bangladesh secretly, managed to flee.

Locals also said BSF chased the duo when they entered Indian territory and opened fire to them, killing one and injured the other.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB)-9 Battalion operation officer Major Minnat Ali said they will hold a flag meeting with BSF officials about the matter.

BDST: 1302 HRS, OCT 08, 2015
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