An alleged Indian smuggler was shot dead at Suryapur Dumnikura border area under Halaughat upazila of Mymensingh early today.

The deceased was identified as Thedian Momin, 45, hailing from South Garo Hills area in India's Meghalaya, police said.

A group of eight smugglers entered Suryapur Dumnikura area in Haluaghat -- crossing the border illegally -- around 4:15am, Md Mahmudul Hasan, officer-in-charge of Haluaghat Police Station, said quoting witnesses.

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