Bengal: Bangladeshi Smuggler Killed, 175 Phensedyl Cough Syrup Bottles Recovered

DIG and Spokesperson, South Bengal Frontier, BSF, N Ok Pandey, claimed on Sunday {that a} Bangladeshi smuggler was once killed after BSF group of workers fired in ‘self-defence’ alongside the Indo-Bangladesh Border (IBB) within the North 24-Parganas district of West Bengal, and recovered 175 cough syrup bottles of Phensedyl.  

He mentioned that round 1 am on Sunday, a jawan of the 59 Bn BSF, posted on the Madhupur Border Outpost, noticed motion just about the border fence, including that about 20-25 suspected smugglers had been drawing near the border fence from either side. 

“He could see the men on the Indian side carrying heavy bundles. He immediately challenged them. Instead of abandoning their attempt, the smugglers on the Indian side turned on the BSF jawan,” he mentioned. 

He added that whilst one centered the beam of a high-power torch on his eyes, the others – armed with sharp-edged guns – tried to enclose him. 

“The brave jawan fired a round from his Pump Action Gun (PAG) at the group, forcing them to disperse,” mentioned DIG Pandey.

He mentioned that the noise alerted a BSF ambush celebration forward of the fence, and so they rushed to the spot to seek out smugglers gathering pieces thrown around the fence. 

“When this group of smugglers refused to give up even after a non-lethal shot being fired in the air, a shot was fired in their direction. While one of the smugglers was hit, the others took advantage of the low visibility and dense crops to escape,” he added.

DIG Pandey mentioned {that a} seek of the realm resulted in the invention of the frame of the smuggler, 175 bottles of Phensedyl cough syrup, two bottles of overseas liquor, a torch, 3 sickles and a pointy machete.

“The Bangladeshi smuggler’s body, along with the seized items, was handed over to the police, and an FIR lodged regarding the incident,” he mentioned. 

DIG Pandey counseled the efforts of the jawans, announcing that they’re regularly appearing their tasks alongside a troublesome border. 

“Cases of infiltration and attacks by Bangladeshi smugglers have been regularly raised by BSF with the BGB. Unfortunately, due to inadequate response, the miscreants continue to indulge in criminal activities. The BSF remains committed to taking all necessary measures to protect the nation’s borders in the national interest,” mentioned DIG Pandey.