A 34-year-old man was killed in a gunfight between the activists of Jana Sanghati Samity (JSS) and United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) at Kattoli Tripurachhara in Rangamati on Tuesday, police said on Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Shyamal Chakma, an activist of UPDF. The gunfight took place in the bordering area of two upazilas --Naniarchar and Langadow from 8 pm to 10:30 pm that left Shyamal dead and four others injured. Read:Youth killed in gunfight between 2 UPDF factions in Khagrachhari Aongya Marma, a spokesperson for UPDF, said the gunmen of JSS attacked Shyamal on Tuesday night and opened fire on him, leaving him dead. Obaidur Rahman, additional superintendent of Rangamati Police, said a team of law enforcement agencies including army left for the spot. Sanzid Ahmed, officer-in-charge of Langadu Police Station said the exact number of the deceased could not be known yet. Meanwhile, the JSS in their official facebook page claimed it has killed six UPDF members and seized two arms from the spot. 

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 Wednesday noon. The deceased were identified as Janan Chakma, a member of JSS (Santu Larma faction), and Manimoy Chakma, a member of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF). Read: 2 ‘robbers’ killed in Bhola ‘gunfight’ According to locals, the gunfight began between the activists of JSS and the UPDF in 2 Kilo area of Baghaichhari upazila around 12pm over establishing dominance in the area, leaving the duo dead on the spot. Manu Mia, a Bengali worker, suffered injuries as he was caught in the line of fire. Read: 2 ‘criminals’ killed in Moulvibazar ‘gunfight’ 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 yet.”