884 Chapter 6
Fatalities: None
Narrative: Bengali troops fired on a repair crew from India that was working on the
river embankment of the Muhari River, which serves as a border between the two
countries. Indian troops soon returned fire, and the ensuing clash lasted two hours. No
casualties were reported.
Coding changes: Start Date changed from June 25, 1996. End Date changed from
June 25, 1996.
MID#4006
Dispute Number: 4006
Date(s): May 20, 1996 to May 21, 1996
Participants: 750 India/771 Bangladesh
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (None)
Fatalities: None
Narrative: Indian forces went on alert after a possible military coup in Bangladesh.
India feared additional refugees entering their country.
Coding changes: End Date changed from May 22, 1996.
MID#4313
Dispute Number: 4313
Date(s): April 16, 2001 to April 30, 2001
Participants: 750 India/771 Bangladesh
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (Negotiated)
Fatalities: None
Narrative: India increased its border fortifications and clashed with Bengali refugees
attempting to enter Indian territory.
Coding changes: Start Date changed from April 29, 2001. End Date changed from
April 30, 2001. Outcome changed from Unclear. Settlement changed from None.
MID#4554
Dispute Number: 4554
Date(s): March 7, 2002
Participants: 771 Bangladesh/750 India
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (None)
Fatalities: None
Narrative: Indian and Bangladeshi troops engaged in a fire fight on March 7,
- Indians, guarded by Indian troops, were expanding a local tea plantation that
encroached into Bangladeshi territory.
MID#4555
Dispute Number: 4555
Date(s): July 24, 2002 to January 28, 2007