A person has died in connection with the violence at the air force base in Cox's Bazar today.

The deceased was identified by his family members as Shihab Kabir Nahid, 25, from Samitipara.

Speaking to The Daily Star, Sabuktagin Mahmud Shohel, resident medical officer of Cox's Bazar Sadar Hospital, said a person aged around 25 was "brought dead" to the hospital.

The medical officer said the victim had suffered deep injuries at the back of his head.

Reasons behind the death will be ascertained after autopsy, he added.

ISPR STATEMENT

Meanwhile the ISPR said in a statement that local miscreants from Samitipara, near the air force base in Cox's Bazar, launched a sudden attack on the Air Force base on Monday.

The communique, signed by ISPR Assistant Director Ayesha Siddiqua, said a local had been brought inside the air base for questioning from a checkpoint, as he did not have the necessary documents for his motorcycle.

Then, approximately 200 people from Samitipara advanced towards the air force base while air force personnel blocked their path.

As the number of locals increased, a clash ensued between the air force personnel and local miscreants near the checkpoint.

The press release continued, that these miscreants were instigated to throw brickbats at the air force personnel.

Several people including four from the air force (one officer and three airmen) were injured.

A young man named Shihab Kabir Nahid was severely injured and later passed away after being taken to a local hospital on an air force vehicle.

The release stresses that in accordance with the air force rules of engagement, the air force personnel had fired blank rounds, not live ammunition, at the locals.

The air force personnel are currently undergoing medical treatment at the hospital.

The brick chips also damaged windows of an air force vehicle. Besides, locals attempted to set fire to bushes, but it did not spread, said the ISPR.

A malicious group aiming to tarnish the reputation of the air force began spreading false rumors on social media, claiming that the young man had been killed by the air force gunfire, which is not true, said the press release.

Upon examining photos of spent cartridges that have been circulated, it is clear that these were from blanks, which are non-lethal and only produce sound.

The Bangladesh air force expresses deep sorrow over the death of the young man and extends condolences to his family.