Sun News Desk : Three Rohingyas were killed when heavy chunks of mud from a hill collapsed on them in Ukhiya Upazila of Cox’s Bazar on Wednesday.
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The deceased were identified as Syed Akbar, Zahid Hossain and Nur Kabir.
Mohammad Emdadul Haq, Ukhiya Fire Service and Civil Defence Station Manager, said being informed a team of fire service rushed to the spot and recovered the bodies. Police and CPP personnel also assisted them in rescue work.
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Ukhiya upazila executive officer Imran Hosen Sajib and Ukhia range officer Gazi Shafiul Alam said fire service men rescued two bodies and locals rescued one.
Locals said Rohingya labourers were hired for cutting a hill near Nesar Ahmed’s house. Suddenly, heavy chunks of mud collapsed on them, leaving the three men dead on the spot.
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Sheikh Mohammad Ali, Officer-in-Charge of Ukhiya Police Station, said that the bodies were sent the bodies to Cox’s Bazar Sadar Hospital for autopsy.
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