Deaths along the Bangladesh–India border
Bangladesh surrounded by India almost every corner of the boundary
In some border, strong fences are installed by India
Deaths along the Bangladesh–India border occur hundreds of times a year because of those attempting to cross into the India from Bangladesh illegally mainly for trade purpose.[1] Bangladesh and India share 4,096 kilometer (2,545 miles) border.[2]
To prevent smuggling and illegal migration from Bangladesh, Indian border force Border Security Force can exercise controversial "Shoot-on-site" policy. By this policy, BSF can shoot any people on site with or without cause.[3]
Brad Adams, Executive Director of the Asia Department of Human Right Watch, said about border killings,
"Routinely shooting poor, unarmed villagers is not how the world's largest democracy should behave."[3]
See also
- Bangladesh–India border
- Bangladesh–India relations
- Migrant deaths along the Mexico–United States border
References
- ↑ "India: New Killings, Torture at Bangladeshi Border". Human Rights Watch. New York: Human Rights Watch. 2011-07-25. Retrieved 2016-06-20.
- ↑ "Border Management: Dilemma of Guarding the India-Bangladesh Border". IDSA. January 2004.
- 1 2 Adams, Brad (2011-01-23). "India's shoot-to-kill policy on the Bangladesh border". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 2016-06-20.
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