Khagrachhari: Unknown assailants shot and killed a leader of the UPDF (Democratic) in Sutakarmpara area of Panchhari upazila of Khagrachhari on Friday morning. The deceased was identified as Niti Dutta Chakma, 45, who served as Panchhari upazila organizer of UPDF (Democratic) and was a resident of Uttar Shantipur. He was the son of renowned Chakma leader Barnanatit Chakma.
According to United News of Bangladesh, local sources reported that Niti Dutta Chakma was sitting in a shop in Sutakarmpara when unidentified armed men arrived and opened fire at close range. He sustained severe injuries and was rushed to Khagrachhari District Sadar Hospital by locals where doctors declared him dead. Dr. Joya Tripura, a physician of the hospital, confirmed that he had died before reaching the facility.
Officer-in-charge of Panchhari Police Station, Ferdous Wahid, stated that police are investigating the killing.