Two young men were killed and one was critically injured following a brawl between two groups over badminton game in Cox's Bazar on Monday night.
The deceased were Saidul Islam, 31, son of Nurul Huda; and Kaysar Hamid, 28, son of Abdul Hamid.
Injured Mufiz Uddin, 21, is currently undergoing treatment at Sadar Hospital.
Quoting the local people, police inspector Nazmul Haque said some local youths were playing badminton on Monday night at Larpara, adjacent to the central bus terminal, like others days. Suddenly, two groups locked into an altercation over the game and left the place.
Later, a clash ensued between the groups, equipped with lethal weapons and sticks, leaving three injured critically injured. They were taken to Cox's Bazar Sadar Hospital where two declared dead on arrival.
"Police drive is on to arrest the culprits," Nazmul Haque said.