A school student has been shot and killed during a reported gunfight between a group of miscreants and security forces in Bandarban.
The incident took place Gherau Vetorpara in Rowangchhari upazila around 9pm on Monday, according to police.
The deceased was identified as seventh grader Kyasing Aung Marma, son of Painumong Marma.
Police said Kyasing was taken to Bandarban Sadar Hospital after he was shot during the “gunfight.” Later, after his condition deteriorated, he died on the way to Chittagong Medical College Hospital.
Rowangchhari police station Officer-in-Charge Shariful Islam said the boy’s body would be handed over to his family after an autopsy.