BSF picks up Bangladeshi youth near Darshana-Gede check post

The detainee was identified as Zulfiqar Ali, 22, son of Kalu Maulvi of Joynagar village in Darshana. He works at a biscuit factory in Ramnagar under Darshana municipality.

The incident took place near Border Pillar No. 76 adjacent to the Darshana-Gede international check post.

Locals said Zulfiqar had gone to the border area with a group of friends when BSF personnel from the Gede camp chased them and detained him. The others managed to flee the scene.

Locals alleged that the BSF beat Zulfiqar and took him into Indian territory.

However, Commander of the 6 BGB Battalion Lieutenant Colonel Nazmul Hasan said preliminary information indicated that a group of youths from Joynagar village had attempted to open parts of the security fencing along the Darshana-Gede railway line in the Zero Point area, reports UNB.

“At that time, BSF members conducted a drive and detained Zulfiqar Ali, while the others managed to escape,” he said.

The BGB official said they learned the detainee might be handed over to the Indian police.

“Communication is being maintained with the BSF regarding the matter,” he added.