Farmer ‘killed’ in Rangamati shootout

A 70-year-old farmer was shot dead Monday in Rangamati’s Kaptai during a gunfight between two local armed groups.

The deceased, Thoai Angprugri Marma, was from Kukimara Marma Para of Kaptai upazila.

“Gunshots were heard near ward 3 of Wagga union in Kukimara at 5:00pm. The farmer was returning from work, taking the Baraichari-Ghagra road at the time. But no one could confirm who was involved in the shootout,” Union Parishad member Angsapru Marma said

Assistant superintendent of police (ASP Kaptai Circle) Raushan Ara Rab said the cause of the farmer’s death can be determined after an investigation.

Officer-in-charge of Kaptai Police Station Md Nasir Uddin said the body had been recovered from the spot and kept in police custody.

“A case will be filed over the incident,” he added.