Rohingya
Bangladesh: Rohingya man shot dead in Ukhiya camp
Cox's Bazar: A Rohingya man was shot dead in Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar area.
The deceased was identified as Syed Alam.
He was killed in Block D of Kutupalong camp No 8 around 1:15am, Ukhiya police station Officer-in-charge (OC) Sheikh Mohammad Ali told Dhaka Tribune.
Locals who witnessed the incident claimed Syed Alam, a night guard patrolling the area, was killed in a shootout between the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (Arsa) and the Rohingya Solidarity Organization (RSO).
He was taken to a nearby hospital where the doctors declared him brought dead.
Police presence has been increased in the camp since the incident.
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