Agartala: Bangladesh has strongly protested the killing of three of its nationals in Tripura’s Khowai district, terming the incident a grave violation of human rights and the rule of law.
In a statement issued on Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka condemned what it described as a “heinous and unacceptable act,” and urged the Government of India to launch an immediate, impartial and transparent investigation into the matter.
The three Bangladeshi citizens — identified as Jual Miah, Sajal Miah and Pandit Miah — were lynched by locals near Bidyabil village in Khowai district on October 15 after being suspected of cattle theft. The area lies close to the India-Bangladesh international border.
According to local reports, the three men allegedly crossed over into Indian territory to steal cattle when they were caught by residents of the border village. A violent clash ensued after the intruders, said to be armed with sharp weapons, attacked the villagers. They were eventually overpowered and beaten to death by the mob.
Dhaka expressed deep concern over the killings and called upon New Delhi to take concrete steps to prevent a recurrence of such incidents along the border. “The Government of Bangladesh expresses its serious concern over this deplorable act and calls for the perpetrators to be identified and brought to justice,” the statement said.
The ministry further emphasised that all individuals, regardless of nationality, are entitled to protection of their fundamental rights and dignity, even if they inadvertently cross international boundaries.
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Reiterating its commitment to maintaining peace and humane treatment along the frontier, Dhaka said it expected both countries to continue working together to uphold border discipline and ensure the safety of civilians on both sides.
Following the incident, a flag meeting between the Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) was held on October 16, during which the bodies were handed over to Bangladeshi authorities.
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