Bangladesh demands justice after mob kills 3 nationals in Tripura

Agartala: The Bangladesh govt has voiced strong discontent following the killing of three of its citizens in Tripura’s Khowai district, urging New Delhi to conduct a swift and unbiased investigation into the incident.The three Bangladeshi nationals were reportedly attacked by a mob in Vidyabil village, a border area, on Oct 15. They were accused of attempting to steal cattle, an allegation that led to a violent confrontation. This incident followed an earlier assault on two Indian villagers, one of whom, Mithu Telanga, later died from his injuries.In a statement released on Friday, the Bangladesh ministry of foreign affairs condemned the “brutal beating and killing” of its nationals, describing the event as “an unacceptable and grave violation of human rights and the rule of law.”“The Government of Bangladesh expresses serious concern regarding this tragic event and urges the Government of India to ensure an immediate, impartial, and transparent investigation while taking sincere measures to prevent such inhumane acts in the future,” the statement said.“The individuals responsible must be identified and held accountable. Regardless of nationality, every person deserves comprehensive protection of their human rights, regardless of which side of the border they may inadvertently be found,” it added.

According to Tripura Police, the three Bangladeshi men allegedly entered the village in the early hours to steal cattle. When confronted, they reportedly attacked residents with sharp weapons, injuring two men — Mithu Telanga and Dhiredra Telanga. Mithu later died from his injuries while receiving treatment at Agartala Govt Medical College (AGMC) hospital.Following the incident, a furious mob surrounded the alleged infringers and fatally assaulted them on the spot.

Police have sent the bodies for autopsy and stated that a thorough investigation is underway.This event has heightened tension along the India-Bangladesh border, with community members expressing concern over ongoing incidents of cross-border intrusion and security lapses. In response, local authorities have increased patrols in the area to prevent further unrest.