Three Bangladeshi men were found dead in India’s Tripura state after reportedly being attacked by local residents, officials said Wednesday.
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) said the bodies were recovered from the Vidyabil area of Khowai district in Tripura. The deceased were identified as Jewel Mia, 32, of Alinagar village; Pati Mia, 45, of Basulla village; and Sajal Mia, 20, of Kavilashpur village — all from Chunarughat upazila in Habiganj.
Lt. Col. Md Tanzilur Rahman, commanding officer of BGB Battalion-55, said the three had entered India’s Karengichhara area under Khowai Police Station through the Sreemangal border two to three days earlier. The area is under India’s Border Security Force 70th Battalion.
“Initial reports suggest the victims may have entered India with the intention of cattle smuggling. Fearing theft, local Indian residents attacked them at night,” Rahman said.
BGB has requested a flag meeting with BSF.