Young Woman Killed in Crossfire Between Militants and Human Traffickers in Cox’s Bazar
An 18-year-old woman was killed after being caught in a gunfight between an armed militant group and a human trafficking network in Cox’s Bazar district, Bangladeshi authorities said.
The incident took place on the evening of January 16 on a hillside near Akhaliya village. According to officials, an exchange of gunfire erupted between the two groups, leaving a civilian dead after she was struck by bullets during the chaos.
The victim was identified as Sumaiya Akhter, daughter of Mohammad Siddique, a resident of Akhaliya village.
Reports indicate that at around 6:30 p.m., militants launched an attack on a group of suspected human traffickers who were allegedly preparing to smuggle people to Malaysia. The sudden outbreak of gunfire triggered panic in nearby villages, forcing residents to flee their homes.
During the confusion, Sumaiya Akhter was hit by gunfire and critically injured. She was taken to the Teknaf Upazila Health Complex for emergency treatment but died from her wounds while arrangements were being made to transfer her to a larger hospital, sources said.
Police confirmed that two bullet injuries were found on her body. Her remains have been sent to the Cox’s Bazar Sadar Hospital morgue for post-mortem examination.
Security forces and law enforcement agencies have launched operations in the surrounding hilly areas to track down those responsible. However, no arrests have been made so far, authorities said.
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