Teknaf, Jan 11 (V7N) — A gunfight between two rival armed groups erupted at the Nayapara Rohingya refugee camp in Teknaf upazila, Cox’s Bazar, late Friday night (January 10), resulting in the death of Nur Kamal, the leader of the Nur Kamal group.

The incident occurred around midnight in Block-I of the Nayapara camp. Nur Kamal, identified as the son of Abul Kalam from a camp-adjacent area, was shot during the exchange of gunfire.

According to local sources, tensions escalated between the Nur Kamal group and the Khaleq group over a financial dispute involving approximately 500,000 taka. An argument reportedly turned violent, leading both sides to open fire. Nur Kamal was critically wounded in the shooting and was rushed by his associates to the Leda IOM Hospital, where on-duty doctors declared him dead.

Following the incident, panic and heightened tension spread throughout the camp. Many Rohingya families, frightened by the sound of gunfire, temporarily fled their shelters and moved to safer nearby locations.

Residents said violence linked to dominance, extortion, and financial disputes among armed groups has persisted in the Nayapara camp for a long time. Despite ongoing surveillance by law enforcement agencies, such clashes continue to occur.

The incident was confirmed by Additional Deputy Inspector General Md. Kawsar Sikder, commander of the 16th Armed Police Battalion. He said that a gunfight broke out between the Khaleq gang and the Nur Kamal gang in the registered Nayapara camp area around midnight, leaving Nur Kamal dead.

Teknaf Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md. Saiful Islam said police recovered Nur Kamal’s body on Saturday morning. The body was later sent to the Cox’s Bazar Sadar Hospital morgue for autopsy.

Law enforcement agencies said investigations are underway to identify those involved and to restore security in the camp area.

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