NEW DELHI:
A clash broke out between farmers from both countries near a Border Security Force (BSF) check post on the India-Bangladesh border after a bitter dispute.
According to Indian media reports, bitter words were exchanged between farmers from both countries on the India-Bangladesh border on Saturday morning, followed by a clash, however, the paramilitary force said that the situation has been brought under control.
The clash between farmers from both countries took place at the same point on the border where India is erecting a fence, however, the BGB has declared the said area as Bangladeshi territory, after which the work was stopped from January 6, while as a result of negotiations, work on the fence was resumed the next day.
The BSF said in a statement that after the clash between the farmers, concrete steps have been taken to normalize the situation with the intervention of the BSF and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB).
According to a BSF statement, the clash between farmers took place near the Sikdevpur border at 11:45 am, when Indian farmers working near the international border alleged that Bangladeshi farmers were stealing crops.
Regarding the clash, it was reported that the exchange of words quickly turned into a brawl and a large number of farmers gathered on both sides and pelted stones at each other.
The Indian paramilitary force said that the timely intervention of BSF and BGB officials brought the situation under control and the farmers from both countries were dispersed and sent towards their respective borders.
There were no reports of casualties or injuries in the fight between farmers from India and Bangladesh.
The report said that after the matter was resolved, a few people had gathered 50 to 75 meters away from the border on the Bangladesh side in the afternoon, but the BGB dispersed them to prevent further tension.
It should be noted that the new interim government formed in Bangladesh after the fall of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajid's government does not have the same ideal relations with India as in the past and has also demanded the return of Sheikh Hasina Wajid from India.
The clashes between farmers from both countries on the border have taken place amid a dispute between the BGB and BSF over the installation of a fence by India.
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