The incident took place in Rangamati district of the province.

The deceased has been identified as Shakti Maan Chakma, 52.

He was the chairman of Naniachar upazila and also vice-president of Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS -- MN Larma faction), according to reports published by The Daily Star.

Chakma's death was confirmed by Muhammad Abdul Latif, officer-in-charge of Naniarchar Police Station.

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