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Sacrifices of BDR jawans become legend
Second anniversary of Boraibari incident
UNB, Kurigram
Apr 17: On this day (April 18) 2 years ago a few BDR jawans had bravely
repulsed the pre-dawn attack of Indian border troops on Boraibari, a tiny
village bordering Assam.
Three valiant BDR jawans had died in the attack inflicting a heavy toll on the
enemy. At least 16 BSF men were killed and an unknown number injured. The
intruders had to retreat leaving behind the dead on the paddy field.
Boraibari has passed into a legend of valour and tenacity of BDR, which is ever
vigilant on the porous border with India on three sides against incursion and
aggression.
But the vigilance of the people living along the border is no less important,
said the BDR Commander of Boraibari border outpost. He recalled how 20-year old
farmer Minhaj came running from the paddy field he was irrigating at 3-30am on
that fateful day to inform about intrusion of hundreds of Indian troops from
across the dried up canal bordering the two countries.
"That proved invaluable," admitted the commander.
According to him, Indians wanted to occupy Boraibari to straighten the road
along the border up to Kamalpur that would reduce the distance by 4km.
Despite its significance Boraibari, 50km north of the district town, remained
neglected. Political leaders are seemed forgotten their pledges to rebuild the
village.
From Rangpur, one can travel in motor vehicle up to Jadurchar Madrasa. There is
no alternative to walk another 7km to reach Boraibari.
The population of Boraibari has reduced to half from 1000 before the battle.
Only poorer section is living in the village. Signs of houses burnt by the
invaders are still evident. Many of those lost dwelling houses are living in
tents.
Kohinoor and Asia, two housewives said they are still haunted by the grim night
of April 18 when Indian soldiers burnt their houses.