Attack on BGB Commander in Sunamganj: Case Filed Over Attempted Weapon Snatching

Local Correspondent

A case has been filed against 25 smugglers for attacking a Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) patrol team and attempting to snatch weapons from the commander in Tahirpur border area of Sunamganj district. The smugglers also assaulted four BGB members during the incident.

Havildar Abdul Alim of Sunamganj-28 Battalion under BGB Sylhet Sector filed the case at Tahirpur Police Station on Monday. The charges include obstructing government duties, attempted weapon theft, and seizing confiscated smuggled goods (12 bags of Indian snack ‘fuchka’).

The accused include named smugglers Tarvez Mia, his brother Jilani Mia, Humayun, Tofazzal Hossain, Akaid Mia, and 20-25 unidentified individuals.

The incident occurred on April 19 at Laurghar border point when BGB personnel intercepted the smuggled goods, which the smugglers later reclaimed violently.

SI Hafizul Islam, in-charge of Badaghat Police Investigation Center, confirmed raids are underway to arrest the accused.