An 18-year-old Rohingya man was shot to death in a reported clash between the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) and Rohingya Solidarity Organisation (RSO) at a camp in Ukhiya of Cox’s Bazar on Monday.
The deceased Imam Hossain, son of Siraj Hossain of No 10 Rohingya camp in Ukhiya, however was not involved in the clash.
Sheikh Mohammad Ali, officer-in-charge of Ukhiya Police Station, said the members of ARSA and RSO equipped with arms engaged in a gunfight at camp number 8 around 8am. The groups exchanged 20-25 rounds of bullets.
Rohingya leader shot to death in Cox’s Bazar
At one stage, Imam was caught in the line of fire and sustained bullet injuries.
He was taken to a local hospital where the doctors declared him dead.
Man killed in gunfight between ARSA, RSO groups in Ukhiya Rohingya camp, police say
The body was sent to the Sadar Hospital morgue for autopsy, said OC.