UPDF member shot dead in alleged PCJSS attack in Rangamati

The deceased was identified as Nirmol Chakma

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16 March, 2025, 02:15 pm

Last modified: 16 March, 2025, 02:14 pm

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A member of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) was shot dead in an alleged attack by the Parbatya Chattogram Jana Sanghati Samiti (PCJSS) in Manikchhari upazila of Rangamati early today (16 March).

The deceased was identified as Nirmol Chakma.

Angya Marma, a spokesperson for the UPDF, claimed that armed members of the Jana Sanghati Samiti launched the attack, resulting in Nirmol Chakma's death in the Kharmapara Teimidung area of Manikchhari.

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Md Sahed Uddin, officer-in-charge of Kotwali Police Station, said he received reports of the UPDF member's death in the gunfight but could not provide further details.

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