Two suspected drug dealers have killed in a reported gunfight with the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Cox's Bazar. The incident occurred at the sea beach's Diabetic Point around 4:30am on Thursday. One of deceased is, Md Masum, 31, and the other individual has yet to be identified.

Confirming the matter Assistant Superintendent of Police of RAB 15, Cox's Bazar, Mahmudul Hasan Mamun said: "Responding to a tip-off about drugs entering the country by sea, we conducted a drive in the area.

"Upon seeing us, the drug-peddlers opened fire. We fired back in self-defence. We recovered the two bodies along with guns, ammunition, and drugs from the spot.

"The bodies have been sent to Cox's Bazar Sadar Hospital morgue for autopsy," he added.

RAB seized one gun, two bullets, and 10,000 yaba pills from the spot.

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