Kushtia:A Bangladeshi farmer named Sajul Hossain was injured when the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) opened fire along the Jamalpur border in Daulatpur upazila of Kushtia on Saturday morning.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the incident took place at around 930 a.m. near the main border pillar 152/10-S. Sajul Hossain, 30, was cutting grass near the zero line when a patrol team from BSF's 146 Battalion fired, causing his injury.
In response to the firing, a regular patrol from the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) at Jamalpur BOP took position and returned fire to defend themselves and protect local residents. This was confirmed by a press release from the 47 BGB Battalion, which also stated that patrols and surveillance have been intensified with a high alert declared along the border.
Lieutenant Colonel Rashed Kamal Roni, Commanding Officer of the Kushtia Battalion (47 BGB), reported that the injured farmer was rescued and sent to a hospital. BGB personnel are continuing to monitor the situation on site.
Dr. Touhid Hasan Tuhin, Daulatpur Upazila Health and Family Planning Officer, stated that Sajul received initial treatment at Daulatpur Upazila Health Complex before being transferred to Kushtia General Hospital for further care.
Local residents have claimed to have detained an Indian citizen following the incident. However, BGB officials have not confirmed this claim and mentioned that details will be provided after an investigation.