Two Rohingyas killed in ‘gunfight’ with BGB

Two suspected Rohingya drug traders have been killed in a ‘gunfight’ with Border Guard of Bangladesh (BGB) in Cox’s Bazar district.

The gunfight took place at Nhilla union under Teknaf upazila early Saturday.

The deceased were identified as Md Ferdous, 30, son of Habib Ullah at Balukhali Rohingya camp, and Abdus Salam, 35, son of late Syed Ahmed.

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 back fire, triggering the gunfight that left the duo bullet injury.
They were taken to Teknaf Upazila Health Complex where duty doctors referred them to Sadar Hospital. However, they were declared dead at the district hospital.

BGB also recovered 2,10,000 Yaba tablets, one gun and one local weapon from the spot, he said.

BGB claimed that three members of the force were also injured in the gunfight.
 
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