A suspected member of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) was killed reportedly in a gunfight between the members of UPDF and joint forces in Kichingchara of Langadu upazila of Rangamati district early Thursday.
The identity of the deceased could not be known immediately.
Tipped off, a team of joint forces conducted a drive in the area around 5:30 am, said Ferdous Wahid, Officer-in-Charge of Langadu Police Station.
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Sensing the presence of the law enforcers, the criminals opened fire on them, forcing the joint forces members to fire back, leaving one dead on the spot.
One riffle, 12 mobile phones, three fake uniforms of Bangladesh Army, two NID cards, five bags, 10 blankets and other important documents were also seized from his possession.
The body was kept at the Rangamati General Hospital morgue.