Two Rohingyas killed in ‘gunfight’ with BGB

Two suspected Rohingya drug traders were killed in a ‘gunfight’ with Border Guard of Bangladesh (BGB) in Nanirbari area of Abrang village under Teknaf upazila in Cox’s Bazar early Monday.

The deceased were identified as Alam, 26, and Md Yeasin, 24. BGB-2 Battalion Commander Lt. Col Mohammad Foisal Hasan Khan confirmed the matter.

He said on information, a team of BGB men conducted a drive in the area. Sensing the presence of law enforcers, the drug traders opened fire on them, forcing them to fire back, triggering the gunfight that left the duo bullet injury.

They were taken to Teknaf Health Complex where duty doctors referred them to Sadar Hospital. However, they declared dead at the district hospital.
BGB also recovered 50,000 Yaba tablets, one China-made pistol and two bullets from the spot, he said.

Two BGB men were injured in the gunfight.

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