A housewife was shot by a group of armed assailants who stormed her home in the remote Shuknachhari area of Sajek in Rangamati on Sunday night.
The victim was identified as Aruna Chakma, 30, wife of Inton Chakma, a resident of the area.
According to local residents, a group of armed assailants entered her house around 9PM on Sunday (November 8) and opened fire at her before fleeing the scene.
Locals later rescued her and took her to the Dighinala Army Zone, where she received initial treatment. She was subsequently referred to Khagrachhari Modern Sadar Hospital that night.
Dr Ripol Bappi Chakma, residential medical officer at Khagrachhari District Sadar Hospital, said the bullet struck the woman's thigh. However, she was out of danger.
Police comment on the incident could not be obtained.
- MaT