2 Rohingya men killed in ‘gunfight’ with BGB

District Correspondent Bandarban
Published: 8 February 2021, 11:42 AM
2 Rohingya men killed in ‘gunfight’ with BGB

Two Rohingya people were killed in an alleged gunfight with Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) at Amtoli Reju border area in Naikhongchari of Bandarban in the wee hours of Monday. 

The deceased are Md Jobayer and Din Mohammad. 

One lakh pieces of Yaba, two single-barreled guns and six cartridges were recovered from their possession.  

In this connection, Anwar Hossen, officer-in-charge of Naikhongchari Police, said the incident took place around 1:30am. The duo were sent to Ukhiya Upazila Health Complex with severe injuries where the on-duty doctor declared them dead.