A member of the United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Shuknachhara area of Sajek Union under Baghaichhari upazila in Rangamati district early Saturday. The incident occurred in the 10 No. Para of Shuknachhara, where the victim, identified as Hegera Chakma alias Lettbap, was attacked and killed by gunfire.

According to Sajek Police Station Officer-in-Charge Tofazzal Hossain, police were heading to the scene after receiving reports of the shooting. The deceased was known to be affiliated with the Prasit faction of the UPDF. Attempts to contact several UPDF leaders for comment were unsuccessful, and no immediate statement was available from the group.

Further details about the motive or those responsible for the attack were not disclosed in the initial report, and an investigation was reportedly underway.