Sun News Desk : Eight people have been killed in a gunfight between two local armed groups at Rowangchhari upazila in Bandarban on Friday.

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The deceased were identified as Van Du Bom, Sang Khum, San Phir Thang Bom, Boy Rem Bom, Jahim Bom, Lal Lian Ngak Bom and Lal Tha Jar Bom. All belonged to the Khyang community, said the UNO.

Rowangchhari Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Md Khorshed Alam Chowdhury confirmed the matter.

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Abdul Mannan, Rowangchhari Police Station officer-in-charge, said police recovered eight bodies from Khamtang Para of the upazila around 11am on Friday and sent those to Bandarban Sadar Hospital morgue for autopsy.

Locals said they heard gunshots and found the eight bodies in the area and informed the police.

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Bandarban Police Super Tariqul Islam said gun-battle between two armed groups took place. But, it's not possible to say anything else why the gunfight took place without investigating the matter. "We are investigating it and take legal steps against those who were involved in the incident.

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