Two alleged drug peddlers were killed in a ‘gunfight’ with Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) in Himchori of Cox’s Bazar early Thursday.
One of the deceased was identified as Enamul Hoque, resident of Kachua upazila of Chandpur district. Identities of the other deceased could not be known immediately.
Firearms and drugs were recovered from the spot.
In-charge inspector (investigation ) of Himchori police outpost Monirul Islam confirmed the matter to Jago News.
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) jointly installed a check post in Himchori, at early hours in the morning.
Commander Major Mehedi Hassan of Rab-7 camp in Cox's Bazar said a white car denied signal from the law enforcers, while it was on its way passing Marine Drive Road.
Unidentified persons on board the car opened fire at the law enforcers, as the car crossed the check post. Two persons killed as the law enforcers fired back, in retaliation, he said.
However, firearms and yaba were recovered from the car, he added.