BGB man dies in accidental firing in Joypurhat
A sepoy of Border Guard Bangladesh died in accidental firing at a camp of the force in Joypurhat's Panchbibi upazila on Thursday night, said BGB officials.
Nepal Das, 31, of Faridpur's Madhukhali upazila, was a member of the 20th BGB battalion, said Lt Col Rafiqul Islam, commanding officer of the battalion.
"He was injured in an accidental firing," the BGB official said.
Nepal was rushed to Joypurhat Sadar Hospital, but doctors declared him dead, the CO said, adding, "We are looking into the matter seriously."
Contacted, Shaheed Hossain, resident medical officer of the hospital, said, "He was brought dead." The body was sent to morgue for autopsy.
Sardar Rashed Mobarak, superintendent of the hospital, said Nepal had two bullet marks on his body -- one on chest and another on right hand.
Shirajul Islam, officer-in-charge of Joypurhat Police Station, said police prepared an inquest report and filed an unnatural death case in this connection.
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