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AL leader killed in brushfire, 5 shot

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Published: 16:44, 22 February 2020   Update: 15:18, 26 July 2020
AL leader killed in brushfire, 5 shot

An Awami League leader was killed by brushfire and five others were shot at Jamchhori Mukhpara village under Bandarban sadar upazila on Saturday evening.

The deceased was known as Bachnu, 60, president of local ward AL unit.

The injured are: Mong kya Ching, 25, Kya Pru Mong, 40, Adase, 32, La Mong Sing, 35, former UP member U Cha Thoa, 60. They all are local residents.

According to police and locals, armed men made brushfire while they were taking tea, leaving Bachnu dead on the spot and five others injured.

The injured were taken to Bandarban Sadar Hospital. Of them, one was in critical condition.

Shahidul Islam, Officer-in-Cahrge (OC) of Bandarban Sadar Police Station, confirmed the news.

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