BSF foils smuggling bid in West Bengal, one Bangladeshi killed in encounter

The BSF in a statement said that the miscreants encircled the jawans and attacked with ‘Dha’, Bamboo sticks and stones, after which a jawan opened fire in self-defence.

New Delhi: The Border Security Force (BSF) foiled a smuggling bid in the area of BOP Nawada in Malda Sector of South Bengal in the intervening night of Tuesday/Wednesday at 1:40 am. A group of Indian and Bangladeshi smugglers, who were allegedly trying to smuggle contraband items, were intercepted by the forces.

The BSF in a statement said that the miscreants encircled the jawans and attacked with ‘Dha’, Bamboo sticks and stones. Following this, a soldier opened fire in self-defence killing one person, who was later identified as a Bangladeshi national.

“Our jawan tried to disperse them and fired stun grenades but these miscreants continued with their aggressive gesture and act,” said the BSF.