Suspected drug trader killed in ‘gunfight’ with RAB

A suspected drug trader has been killed in an alleged gunfight with a team of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in Cox's Bazar.

The incident took place at Marine Drive in Cox's Bazar in the early hours of Sunday.

The deceased was Mohiuddin, 35, from Bandarban. RAB claims he was a listed drug trader.

RAB seized 10,000 yaba pills, a LG gun and three rounds of cartridges from the scene.

RAB 15 Deputy Commander Maj Rabiul Islam confirmed the matter.

"The deceased's body was sent to Cox's Bazar Sadar Hospital morgue for an autopsy," Maj Rabiul said.