The victim was identified as Atiar Rahman, 35, son of Nur Mohammad of the village.

Relatives said the BSF members of Jointapur camp arrested Atiar at around 4:00am while he was returning home with some cows he purchased from India, according to a correspondent from Benapole.

They alleged that the Indian border guards beat up Atiar mercilessly, resulting in his death on the spot.

Meanwhile, BDR and BSF exchanged fire on Putkhali border in Benapole early yesterday.

However, there was no report of any casualty in the shootout.

BDR sources said the BSF men of Kaliani camp opened fire, prompting the Bangladesh paramilitary troops to retaliate.

A senior BDR official confirmed the news, saying that four to five rounds of bullets were exchanged between the two sides.