Chattogram: Two individuals were shot dead in a reported gunfight by members of RAB during an anti-drug drive) at Madarbari Barishal Colony under Sadarghat Police Station in Chattogram on Thursday night.

ASP Mimtanur Rahman of RAB-7 said a team of the elite force conducted a special drive at the colony, which is popularly known as a drug den, around 11:30pm.

Sensing the presence of RAB members, the criminals opened fire on them, prompting the law enforcers to retaliate, leaving two people belonging to the narcotics ring, as described by ASP Mimtanur, dead on the spot.