BSF Thwarts Illegal Immigration Attempt; Bangladeshi Woman Killed

A Bangladeshi woman died and a BSF personnel got injured on December 21 during an anti-infiltration operation along the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal. Reportedly, the clash took place when the BSF personnel tried to stop about 4 people illegally entering Indian territory near Pakhuria border outpost. The BSF's statement read that the security personnel opened fire on miscreants in self-defence. The paramilitary force has lodged an FIR in this regard.