Cox's Bazar: A member of Army has been killed and three others injured in cannon explosion during training in the district.

The deceased army man is identified as corporal Ibrahim Khalil. The injured are lance Nayek Habib, Sergeant Rasel and Corporal Humayun. They were admitted in a critical condition to Cox's Bazar Sadar Hospital. 

The incident took place at Monkhali area of Ukhia in Cox's Bazar.

Meanwhile, the body of Ibrahim Khalil was taken to Dhaka.

Officer-in-Charge of Ukhia thana Habibur Rahman said an army man was killed and three army personnel injured in cannon explosion during training  at Monkhali area.  However, any statement from the army was not available regarding the incident.    

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