report in The The Daily Star’, Oct 4, 2023
Border killings by the Indian Border Security Force have increased this year compared to the year before, as per statistics compiled by human rights organisations.
At least 17 Bangladeshis have been shot to death within the first nine months of this year, while one person was tortured to death, said Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) in a statement yesterday.
On the other hand, the Human Rights Support Society (HRSS) claims that the number of people killed during this time period is 19, in their report circulated yesterday.
From January to September 30, last year, a total of eight people were shot dead, while two persons were allegedly tortured to death, ASK figures showed.
In 2022, a total of 16 Bangladeshis were shot dead — less than the first nine months of 2023.
ASK came up with the figures from news articles of major media outlets, while HRSS relied on media, as well as their own local investigation networks.
https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/crime-justice/news/border-killings-the-rise-3434271
