A college student was killed tonight after BSF jawans patrolling the India-Bangladesh international border in the Changrabandha area of the district, allegedly opened fire
"As soon as the news of the shooting and Tapan's death reached the village, angry residents poured out in protest and clashed with the BSF jawans.
"At this point, the jawans again opened fire, seriously injuring two villagers, who were rushed to Jalpaiguri Sadar Hospital. Five others who were also injured in the clash, have been admitted to Changrabandha hospital," the officer said.
The villagers alleged of regular BSF highhandedness and also accused the jawans of damaging their houses and property, the officer said adding, a police team has already reached the spot and investigations were on.
BSF officials in the area refused to comment on the incident.
