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A Bangladeshi man has reportedly been killed after crossing the border at Sunamganj’s Doarabazar into India to 'steal' betel nut.
Published : 7 Jan 2019, 08:28 PM
Updated : 7 Jan 2019, 08:29 PM
Another Bangladeshi was injured in the incident on Monday afternoon, Lieutenant Colonel Mohammad Maksudul Alam, commander of the local Border Guard Bangladesh battalion, said quoting locals.
The deceased was identified as Noor Mia, 36, and the injured as Khadim Mia, 30, he said.
The BGB official said Khadim fled the area to avoid arrest.
The duo from Banshtala area under Banglabazar union crossed the border to steal betel nuts from a garden owned by the Khasi ethnic minority group in India, Lt Col Maksudul said.
Noor died on the spot when the Khasi owners of the garden opened fire, but Khadim fled after being shot, according to Maksudul.
He also said the citizens of the two countries were in discussion to bring Noor’s body back.
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