A Bangladeshi man has been shot dead by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) along Thakurpar border in Damurhuda upazila of Chuadanga.
The deceased was identified as Rabiul Islam, a cow trader and son of late Rahmatullah, a resident of Pirpurkulla village in the upazila.
The incident took place inside Indian territory along Thakurpur border on Wednesday midnight.
Seeking anonymity, several residents of Thakurpur village said three to four cow traders, including Rabiul, illegally crossed the border into India to bring cows.
Sensing their presence, a petrol team of BSF opened fire on them at Rangiarpota village in India, leaving Rabiul dead on the spot, they said.
His cohorts, however, managed to escape, the villagers added.
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