JSS-UPDF gunfight kills 2 in Rangamati

At least two people were killed in a gunfight between the activists of Jana Sanghati Samity (JSS) and United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) in Baghaichhari upazila of Rangamati district on Wednesday, reports UNB.

The deceased were identified as Janan Chakma, a member of JSS (Santu Larma faction), and Manimoy Chakma, a member of the UPDF.

Locals said the gunfight began between the activists of JSS and the UPDF in ‘2 Kilo’ area of Baghaichhari upazila around 12:00pm over establishing dominance in the area, leaving the two dead on the spot.

Manu Mia, a labourer, suffered injuries as he was caught in the line of fire.

Injured Manu Mia is undergoing treatment at Baghaichhari Upazila Health Complex.

Anwar Hossain, officer-in-charge of Baghaichhari police station, said law enforcers have been deployed in the area. “However, the situation is not under control as yet.”