Three Rohingyas were killed and three others injured in a clash today (10 June) at a Rohingya camp in Cox's Bazar’s Ukhiya.
The incident took place in the F block of Rohingya camp number 4 (Extension) at around 3:45am, reportedly over a struggle for dominance between rival groups.
Md Iqbal, commander of the 14th Armed Police Battalion responsible for camp security, said, "One person died on the spot, and two others succumbed to their injuries in the hospital. The situation in the camp is currently under control."
The deceased have been identified as Md Ilyas, 31, son of Jafar Ahmed; Md. Ishaq, 54, son of the late Abdur Rakim; and Feroz Khan, 18, son of Md. Ismail.
Among the injured are Abdul Haq, 32, son of Hasan; Abdus Shukkur, 55, son of Nazir Ahmad; and Abdul Monaf, 60, son of the late Omar Mia. All are residents of the camp.
Ukhiya Police Station's Officer-in-Charge, Shamim Hossain, confirmed the names, adding, "The bodies have been sent to the morgue, and legal proceedings are underway."
According to witnesses, members of the RSO militant group attacked Md Ilyas with firearms and sharp weapons, critically injuring him. He died at the scene due to excessive bleeding.
Around 4:15am, members of the rival ARSA group retaliated, targeting RSO supporters Md Ishaq, Feroz Khan, Abdul Haq, Abdus Shukkur, and Abdul Monaf with similar violence.
The injured were rushed to Ukhiya Upazila Health Complex, where Md Ishaq and Feroz Khan were pronounced dead.
The remaining injured were transferred to Cox's Bazar Sadar Hospital for better treatment.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the violence erupted after Ilyas, allegedly an ARSA informant, refused to provide information about ARSA activities to the RSO.
This led to the initial attack by the RSO, followed by ARSA's retaliatory strike.
