Two members of the Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF) were killed in a gunfight with joint forces in Bandarban Sadar upazila on Thursday morning.

The identities of the deceased have not yet been confirmed.

The incident occurred in Sharonpara, located in ward no. 6 of Suyalok union parishad.

Local and police sources reported that the joint forces were conducting anti-terror operations in the Sharonpara area when KNF members opened fire on them. The joint forces returned fire in self-defense, resulting in the deaths of two KNF members on the spot.

A senior police officer mentioned that they have received news of the incident and will provide further details once the operation concludes.

Earlier, three members of the Kuki Chin National Front (KNF) were killed in a gunfight with the army on the border of Rowangchhari and Ruma upazilas in Bandarban on Sunday.