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Khan also stated that an Indian fisherman, who was arrested on Thursday for trespassing into Bangladesh waters, will be released, in accordance with the norms.
Noting that a “misunderstanding between the forces” led to the killing of Border Security Force (BSF) head constable Vijay Bhan Singh, Khan said, “Steps would be taken to ensure that such incidents don’t recur. If needed, I will talk to Amit Shah to diffuse the situation.”
A Bangladeshi border guard fired from his AK-47 rifle during a ‘flag meeting’ along the border in West Bengal, killing Bhan Singh and injuring another jawan, Rajvir Yadav.
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The BGB personnel had held three Indian fishermen who were allowed by the BSF to fish within the International Border, but let go of two later.
Shortly after, a BGB jawan identified as Sayed fired from behind, killing Bhan Singh.
Terming the incident “unfortunate”, the Bangladesh home minister said the director-general of both the forces should ideally sit together and solve the issue.
“The two countries share a cordial relationship and the same applies for the BSF and the BGB.
“There has been an unfortunate incident, but I am hopeful that the director general of both the forces would sit together and solve the matter,” Khan told PTI over phone from Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Asked about the fisherman who is in Bangladesh police custody, Khan said, “He will be released. At times when fishermen of both the countries unknowingly stray into each other’s territories, they are released during flag meetings following laid-down procedures.”