3 UPDF men killed in Rangamati gunfight

Unidentified miscreants gunned down three members of United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) at Korolyachhari in Baghaichhari upazila of Rangamati early today.

The deceased were identified as Sanjib Chakma, 30, Smrity Chakma, 50, and Atol Chakma.

Kanon Chakma, another member of the party, was injured in the attack which took place around 5:00am, our Rangamati correspondent reports quoting the party leaders.

Niron Chakma, secretary of UPDF's publicity and publication, claimed that members of reformist Jana Sanghati Samity (JSS) have attacked their youth front members and killed them.  

Meanwhile, denying UPDF's claim, Shudhakar Tripura, secretary of central JSS's information and publicity, told the correspondent that there is no connection with his party in regard to this incident.  

Confirming the shooting incident, Nurul Anwar, officer-in-charge (OC) of Sajek Police Station, said that law enforcers were sent to collect the body from the spot.

Details will be revealed later, he added.