Two Bangladeshi nationals were allegedly hacked to death by the BSF in Panchagarh District, Bangladesh.
@FaryalBD tweeted “BSF hacked two Bangladeshi youths to death in Panchgarh. Are we living under Indian occupation? #StopBorderKillings #IndiaOut” on May 9, 2024. The tweet has received an about more than 3.5k views on X.
পঞ্চগড়ে দুই বাংলাদেশি যুবককে কুপিয়ে হত্যা করেছে বিএসএফ।
— Faryal Sikder (ফারিয়াল শিকদার) (@FaryalBD) May 8, 2024
আমরা কি ভারতীয় দখলদারিত্বের অধীনে বসবাস করছি? #StopBorderKillings #IndiaOut pic.twitter.com/3eFWw7y51s
What is the Actual Truth About this Incident? : Fact
The deceased were, in fact, cow smugglers who used indigenous weaponry to attack the BSF. The BSF opened fire on them in self-defense, resulting in death. They engaged in unlawful activity and were not innocent. There is unrestricted smuggling at the Bangladesh-India border. Security personnel are acting to halt the illicit activity along the border. We visited apandesh, which published an article on this incident on May 8, 2024 with the headline “‘Fire in self-defence’, says BSF”. Two Bangladeshi youths were killed by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) firing in Panchgarh’s Tentulia. Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) protested this incident. But the BSF says, ‘They were forced to fire in self-defence’. On Wednesday, May 8, the BGB held a flag meeting at the battalion commander level as a form of protest. The conference was attended by Lieutenant Colonel Juvayed Hasan, the captain of Panchagarh 18 BGB Battalion, and SS Sirohi, the commandant of BSF 176 Battalion. “Colonel Jubayed Hasan stated following the conference: “We have strongly protested the killings at the border during the flag meeting. We have said that friendship between two countries cannot be saved by killing people on the border. We said that they could have been arrested and taken legal action. Besides, blank shots or foot shots could be used. But BSF said, ‘They were forced to fire in self-defence. Those youths attacked them with indigenous weapons.’ banglatribune posted about this on May 8, 2024 with the heading “2 Bangladeshis killed in BSF firing, bodies taken away”. Two Bangladeshi youths were killed by BSF firing in Khoikhatpara border area of Tiranihat Union in Tentulia Upazila of Panchagarh District. The incident took place in Khoikhatpara Dargasingh area near border pillar 446/14 under Tentulia upazila Ronchandi BOP of the district on Wednesday (May 8) morning. They were shot dead by BSF personnel patrolling India’s 176 Fakirpara BSF camp. Panchagarh-18 BGB captain Lt. confirmed the matter. Colonel Zubayd Hasan. indiatodayne posted on this on May 8, 2024 with the heading “BSF Meghalaya stops smuggling attempts, seizes goods worth Rs 15 lakh”. Along the India-Bangladesh border, BSF Meghalaya intercepted multiple smuggling attempts and seized cattle, sugar, and cosmetics valued at more than Rs 15 Lakhs. In the East Khasi Hills district, 4 Bn BSF Meghalaya found a significant quantity of cosmetics after receiving specific intelligence. The confiscated goods were given to the appropriate customs office so that additional legal actions could be taken. In a different operation, eight cattle that were being tried to be smuggled into Bangladesh were saved by 193 Bn BSF from the BOP Dulainala border area.
@BSFNBFTR tweeted “In separate incidents, #AlertBSF troops @BSFNBFTR thwarted smuggling attempts at the International border. Seized: Cattle with Bangladeshi smugglers, contraband cough syrup, and Tapentadol tablets being smuggled across the Indo-BD border. #BorderSecurity#AntiSmugglingDrive” on May 2, 2024.
In separate incidents, #AlertBSF troops @BSFNBFTR thwarted smuggling attempts at the International border. Seized: Cattle with Bangladeshi smugglers, contraband cough syrup, and Tapentadol tablets being smuggled across the Indo-BD border. #BorderSecurity #AntiSmugglingDrive pic.twitter.com/L33gNJq1s4
— NORTH BENGAL FRONTIER BSF (@BSFNBFTR) May 2, 2024
Further, @BSFNBFTR tweeted “On intervening night of 03rd & 04th May 2024 ,acting on specif input Troops under the aegis of @BSFNBFTR apprehended 02 Indian Nationals and successfully rescued 05 Nos cattle that were intended for smuggling across the Indo-Bangladesh border. #DriveAgainstCattleSmuggling” on May 4, 2024.
On intervening night of 03rd & 04th May 2024 ,acting on specif input Troops under the aegis of @BSFNBFTR apprehended 02 Indian Nationals and successfully rescued 05 Nos cattle that were intended for smuggling across the Indo-Bangladesh border. #DriveAgainstCattleSmuggling pic.twitter.com/p1Kw3uBRYw
— NORTH BENGAL FRONTIER BSF (@BSFNBFTR) May 4, 2024
@BSFNBFTR tweeted “The troops under the aegis of the @BSFNBFTR successfully rescued 07 Nos cattle from different areas that were intended for smuggling across the Indo-Bangladesh border as part of their #DriveAgainstCattleSmuggling. #FirstLineOfDefence#JaiHind” on May 8, 2024.
The troops under the aegis of the @BSFNBFTR successfully rescued 07 Nos cattle from different areas that were intended for smuggling across the Indo-Bangladesh border as part of their #DriveAgainstCattleSmuggling. #FirstLineOfDefence #JaiHind pic.twitter.com/B2Hm1371RS
— NORTH BENGAL FRONTIER BSF (@BSFNBFTR) May 8, 2024
@BSF_SOUTHBENGAL added “06.05.2024 In different incidents,#AlertBSF Troops @BSF_SOUTHBENGAL foiled smuggling attempts at the International border of West Bengal and seized 188 bottle Phensedyl, 09 Fish Pin bottles,360 KG Piper Chili & 5.2 Kg Ganja,Also apprehended three smugglers red-handed.” on May 7, 2024.
06.05.2024
— BSF_SOUTH BENGAL: KOLKATA (@BSF_SOUTHBENGAL) May 7, 2024
In different incidents,#AlertBSF Troops @BSF_SOUTHBENGAL foiled smuggling attempts at the International border of West Bengal and seized 188 bottle Phensedyl, 09 Fish Pin bottles,360 KG Piper Chili & 5.2 Kg Ganja,Also apprehended three smugglers red-handed. pic.twitter.com/H0YJL7a19W
@BSF_SOUTHBENGAL further added “Three attempts of Gold Smuggling thwarted by #Vigilant Troops of ICP-Petrapole and BOP-Haridaspur @BSF_SouthBengal.Apprehended 04 smugglers with 50 Gold Biscuits (Wt-5839.48 gm) of Rs 4.30 Cr,being smuggled from Bangladesh to India . #BSFseizedGold#BSFagainstSmuggling” on May 8, 2024.
Three attempts of Gold Smuggling thwarted by #Vigilant Troops of ICP-Petrapole and BOP-Haridaspur @BSF_SouthBengal.Apprehended 04 smugglers with 50 Gold Biscuits (Wt-5839.48 gm) of Rs 4.30 Cr,being smuggled from Bangladesh to India .#BSFseizedGold#BSFagainstSmuggling pic.twitter.com/PqenTEq3os
— BSF_SOUTH BENGAL: KOLKATA (@BSF_SOUTHBENGAL) May 8, 2024
On May 8, 2024, @BSF_SOUTHBENGAL further added “07.05.2024 In different incidents,#AlertBSF Troops @BSF_SOUTHBENGAL foiled smuggling attempts at International border of West Bengal and seized 667 bottle Phensedyl,14 Kg Ganja,16 Fish Pin Polybags(worth ₹ 4.8 Lakh) & 50 love birds,being smuggled from India to Bangladesh.” as an update.
07.05.2024
— BSF_SOUTH BENGAL: KOLKATA (@BSF_SOUTHBENGAL) May 8, 2024
In different incidents,#AlertBSF Troops @BSF_SOUTHBENGAL foiled smuggling attempts at International border of West Bengal and seized 667 bottle Phensedyl,14 Kg Ganja,16 Fish Pin Polybags(worth ₹ 4.8 Lakh) & 50 love birds,being smuggled from India to Bangladesh. pic.twitter.com/aikt3c902r
D-Intent’s Fact-Checking Results:
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— D-Intent Data (@dintentdata) May 8, 2024
ANALYSIS: Misleading
FACT: News is being circulated claiming that two Bangladeshi nationals were hacked to death by BSF in Panchagarh District, Bangladesh. The fact is that the deceased were cow smugglers and attacked the BSF with indigenous weapons. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/inFX9x31sh
Intent:
Propagandists are circulating false claims about the killing of cow smugglers to defend illegal activities and hide daily illegal intrusion attempts from Bangladeshi smugglers. News is being circulated claiming that two Bangladeshi nationals were hacked to death by BSF in Panchagarh District, Bangladesh. The truth is that the deceased were cow smugglers who attacked the BSF with indigenous weaponry. In self-defense, the BSF opened fire, killing them. They were not innocent and engaged in illicit activities. Smuggling along the India-Bangladesh border is uncontrolled. Security forces are taking steps to prevent unlawful activities at the border.
Conclusion:
Claim : According to reports, the BSF hacked two Bangladeshi nationals to death in Panchagarh District, Bangladesh.
Fact : The fact is that the deceased were cow smugglers and attacked the BSF with indigenous weapons. In self-defense, the BSF opened fire on them, resulting in death. They were not innocent and involved in illegal activities. Smuggling at the India-Bangladesh border is uncontrolled. Security forces are taking measures to stop the illegal activities along the border.
