An alleged cattle smuggler has been killed by the troopers of the Border Security Force (BSF) in a gunfight along the India-Bangladesh border.
The shootout broke out along the India-Bangladesh border in Assam’s South Salmara district.
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One BSF personnel also sustained serious injuries in the gun battle.
According to reports, the gunfight broke out when a gang of cattle smugglers allegedly tried to cross over to Bangladesh with cattle.
The cattle smugglers allegedly opened fire on BSF personnel when being challenged.
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Meanwhile, the BSF informed that the other smugglers managed to escape from the spot.
The deceased smuggler has been identified as 23-year-old Md Mondal.
Mondal was a resident of Mondal Para in Mankachar police station area.
Meanwhile, an investigation into the incident has been launched.