The Border Security Force (BSF) of India shot a Bangladeshi youth to death along Telkupi border under Shibganj upazila in Chapai Nawabganj on Saturday night.

The deceased was identified as Badsha, 22, son of Md Rafiq, hailed from Telkupi village under Shahbajpur union. 

Shahbajpur UP Chairman Tozammel Haque said Badsha was gunned down by BSF members while he was reportedly smuggling drugs through the 3S and 4S pillars along the border of Telkupi.

His body was seen lying on the ground in Indian side of the border till filing the report.

Meanwhile, BGB 59 Battalion Captain Lt. Cor. Mahmudul Hasan said he is not aware of any casualties in Bangladeshi territory.

BDST: 1240 HRS, SEP 06, 2020
AP/SMS