Rohingya leader shot dead in Cox’s Bazar

Another leader of the Rohingya community was shot dead by unknown assailants in Ukhia upazila of Cox’s Bazar district on Thursday.

The deceased was identified as Mohammad Selim, 28, a sub-majhi (deputy head) of Kutupalong camp.

Additional Deputy Inspector General (ADIG) Sayed Harunur Rashid, commander of the 14 Armed Police Battalion (APBn) said Selim was out overseeing the field-level work of volunteers on Wednesday night. Suddenly, a group of miscreants opened fire on him, leaving him seriously injured.

He was first taken to the MSF Hospital serving the Rohingya camp and later shifted to Chattogram Medical College Hospital for better treatment.

Selim died around 12:30 pm on Thursday while undergoing treatment at the hospital, said Officer-in-Charge of Ukhiya Police Station Sheikh Mohammad Ali.