BDR, BSF agree to resolve disputes through talks
Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) and Indian Border Security Force (BSF) at a sector commander level meeting at Satkhira Circuit House yesterday agreed to work together to contain cross border crimes and solve related problems through talk.
Killing and abduction of Bangladeshi nationals, smuggling of arms, explosives and drugs, women trafficking, insurgency, crossing border by criminals, push-in attempts by BSF and confidence building measures came up for discussion.
BDR Khulna Sector Commander Col Wahiduzzaman and BSF's Deputy Inspector General (DIG) SS Tomar led the two teams.
In the meeting BDR alleged that BSF men often shoot at Bangladeshi cattle traders along the border areas and it has recently resulted in killing of quite a few people.
The BSF, on the other hand, claimed that their men opened fire targeting the people who entered into the Indian territory for smuggling cattle and other goods.
During the discussion held in a cordial atmosphere, the Indian delegation leader assured the BDR that necessary actions will be taken against those found involved in firing at and killing of innocent Bangladeshi nationals, a BDR official said.
He emphasised measures to stop smuggling of arms and explosives from India to Bangladesh and sought cooperation from BDR to contain the crimes in border areas.
Officials of both the parties, who agreed to resolve some major disputes through discussion at flag meetings and by taking timely measures, also took a few decisions to avoid untoward incidents.
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