The Border Security Force (BSF) has shot two Bangladeshi at the border. These two were crossing the border illegally into Indian territory in Meghalaya. The borders are already on high alert following the death of young Islamist leader Osman Hadi, followed by violence in Bangladesh.
According to officials, the incident in India took place near Main Pillar 1260 at Paraihat along the Sylhet–Meghalaya border in East Khasi Hills district. The dead have been identified as Ashikur (19) and Moshahid (22).
BSF sources said the two men crossed around 600 metres inside Indian territory when they were intercepted by BSF personnel. During the interception, BSF opened fire, resulting in their deaths.
The matter has been reported to senior authorities, and a flag meeting between the BSF and Bangladesh Border Guard (BGB) is expected to discuss the incident.
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🇮🇳 BSF neutralised two Bangladeshi infiltrators suspected to be terrorists while attempting illegal entry near Pillar 1260, Sylhet–Meghalaya border.
The intruders, Ashikur and Moshahid, were eliminated during the operation. pic.twitter.com/ulqB5C3LVF— AsiaWarZone (@AsiaWarZone) December 20, 2025
Bangladesh Unrest Raises Security Concerns
Meanwhile, Bangladesh remains tense following the death of Inquilab Manch spokesperson Osman Hadi. His body reached Dhaka from Singapore on Friday (December 19) evening. Hadi had been shot in the head last week by unidentified bike-borne assailants and had been undergoing treatment in Singapore, where he died on Thursday. His death triggered violent protests in several parts of Bangladesh.
Hadi’s funeral procession is scheduled to take place today(December 20) around 2 pm from the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban. Fearing fresh violence during the funeral, Bangladeshi authorities have placed the country on alert. The interim government’s chief adviser, Mohammad Yunus, has announced a one-day national mourning in view of Hadi’s death.
Media reports suggest that Osman Hadi may be buried near the grave of Bangladesh’s national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, close to Dhaka University’s Central Mosque, which has further drawn public attention and emotions.
Given the volatile situation in Bangladesh, Indian authorities have also tightened security along the border. BSF units have been put on high alert to prevent any spillover of unrest or illegal crossings, as the situation continues to develop on both sides of the border.
To keep our border safe, the BSF is patrolling the border to prevent infiltration from Bangladesh on the Indian side.
