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Two suspected Bangladeshi smugglers were shot dead by the BSF (Border Security Force) at the international border in South Tripura, according to officials. Another Bangladeshi national was injured during the incident, while two Indian smugglers were apprehended.
The event took place early Friday morning near Amzadnagar. A senior officer explained that BSF personnel were monitoring the border when they detected a major smuggling attempt. In an effort to intercept, the smugglers became violent. The security force then opened fire in self-defense. Three smugglers sustained gunshot wounds and fell to the ground; one died immediately, while the other two were taken back to Bangladesh by their companions.
The injured individuals were transported to the Parshuram Upazila health center in Bangladesh. One died there, and the other is receiving treatment. A consignment of medicine worth Rs 15 lakh was seized from the scene.
On Friday, the body of the Bangladeshi smuggler who died on-site was handed over to their authorities by BGB (Border Guard Bangladesh) officers.
A commandant-level flag meeting was held where BGB officers expressed concern over the firing. However, the officer clarified that smuggling would not be tolerated along the India-Bangladesh border and that the BSF had no choice but to use force in self-defense due to the violent behavior of the smugglers.
Assistant Inspector General (Law and Order) Ranadhir Debbarma of the Tripura Police stated that two Indian smugglers were arrested in connection with the incident.
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