Two Rohingyas killed in Cox's Bazar gunfight

Staff Correspondent 

Two Rohingya men were shot dead in a gunfight with the police at Balukhali Rohingya camp under Ukhiya upazila in Cox's Bazar district on Friday night.

The deceased were Mohammad Ridwan, 26, son of Golam Quadir, and Salim Ullah, 33, son of Mohammad Nur alias Yunus.

Ukhiya Police Station officer-in-charge Sheikh Mohammad Ali confirmed the matter.

He said 50 to 60 miscreants attempted to kill East Camp head Mohammad Rafiq at around 8 pm. On information, APBN Pan Bazar camp patrolling police went to the spot.

Sensing the presence of the police, Rohingya terrorists fired at the law enforcers. Police also fired 73 shots in self-defense and the terrorists started to run away.

Later, two bodies, arms and ammunition were recovered from the spot. 

Quoting APBN, OC Mohammed Ali said the bodies were sent to the sadar hospital morgue for autopsy.

Besides, one-shooter gun, one magazine full of bullets, 70 rounds of bullets were seized, the official added.

BDST: 1321 HRS, DEC 10, 2022
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