Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday reacted to the killing of three Bangladeshi nationals in a clash with Indian villagers after the former crossed the border illegally, saying that the neighbouring country should undertake necessary measures to uphold the sanctity of the International Boundary.
While responding to queries over the incident, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India is committed to maintaining peace along the border. He further said that Bangladesh should support the construction of fencing along the border.
The ministry’s response came after three Bangladeshis were killed on Wednesday by an angry mob on suspicion of being cattle thieves in a border village called Bidyabil, in the Khowai district of Tripura.
The MEA said that three miscreants crossed the international border illegally and attempted to steal cattle from Bidyabil village. The three Bangladeshi nationals also allegedly attacked and injured local villagers with iron dahs and knives, and killed one villager, even as other villagers arrived and resisted the attackers.
As tensions escalated, authorities rushed to the spot, where two persons were found dead; a third succumbed to his injuries in hospital the following day.
The ministry further said that the mortal remains of all three miscreants have been handed over to the Bangladesh side. Police have also registered a case.
