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UPDF member shot dead in Sajek
A member of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF of Prasit Bikash Khisa) was shot dead by unidentified armed men in the remote Shuknachhara area of Sajek Union in Baghaichhari upazila of Rangamati early Saturday.
The deceased was identified as Hegera Chakma 50.
According to local sources, the incident took place around 6:50 am on the Marishya-Dighinala road when several armed men opened fire on him. He died on the spot.
Locals said Hegera was known as a collector for the UPDF-Prasit group in the area.
Superintendent of Police Muhammad Abdur Rakib said police and army personnel were heading to the spot and details would be known after they reached the remote area.
In protest against the killing, the UPDF-Prasit group announced a half-day road blockade on the Dighinala-Sajek-Baghaichhari road on Monday.
The programme was announced at a protest rally at Ujo Bazar in Sajek on Saturday noon, where leaders demanded immediate arrest and punishment of those responsible, reports UNB.