Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) retaliated to the provocative firing by BSF in Sonarhat border area of Sylhet’s Goainghat upazila.
In a press release sent by BGB on Tuesday (May 19), the BSF suddenly opened fire in the Sonarhat border area under the responsibility of Sylhet Battalion (48 BGB) on Monday (May 18) afternoon. At this time, BGB immediately responded to the situation by taking professional and firm action and firing back.
According to BGB, the border situation was quickly brought under control in the face of their quick response. Related sources also confirmed that no casualty was reported during the incident.Since the incident, patrolling and surveillance of BGB has been strengthened in Sonarhat border area. The notification mentioned that the force has been put on high alert to deal with any kind of provocative situation.
BGB also said that they are performing their duties with utmost professionalism to protect the sovereignty of the country and ensure border security. At the same time, border people have been urged to refrain from illegal border crossing and unauthorized activities.
