Two Rohingya men killed in Cox's Bazar camp gunfight

Dhaka Tribune, September 16, 2024

Two Rohingya refugees were killed in a gunfight between Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (Arsa) and Rohingya Solidarity Organization (RSO) members in a Rohingya camp in Ukhiya upazila of Cox's Bazar on Monday morning. 

One of the deceased was identified as Nurul Bashar, 55. The identity of the other victim was not immediately known.

Ukhiya police station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Shamim Hossain said: “The gunfight between Arsa and the RSO began early Monday morning at the Jamtoli Lal Pahar camp. The exchange of fire lasted for a while. Sensing the presence of the administration, the criminals fled. The bodies of two people were found during the search.”

“The bodies were recovered and sent to Cox's Bazar Sadar Hospital for autopsy. Further procedures are underway,” he added.