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10 kidnapped fishermen rescued in Sundarbans

Special Correspondent Fishery 2024-11-04, 11:39am

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Robbers kidnap fishermen



Khulna, Nov 04 -Ten fishermen, who were kidnapped by robbers, have been rescued by the Forest Department officers after a gunfight from Takkakhali area in the Sundarbans’s Chunkuri River.

Three boats, a solar panel and one round of bullet were recovered.

The rescued fishermen are Abdul Alim, 62, Nur Islam, 45, Rabiul Islam, 28, Hafizur Rahman, 45, Raju Fakir, 47, Shafiqul Islam, 45, Rafiqul Islam, 45, Mafizur, 38, and Nazrul Islam, 57.

Solaiman, station officer of Kadamtala Forest Station in Satkhira range, said being tipped-off they conducted a drive in the river to rescue the fishermen on Sunday afternoon.

Sensing their presence, the robbers opened fire on them, forcing them to fire five rounds of bullet, he added.

At one stage, the robbers fled leaving behind the fishermen.

The rescued fishermen were taken to Burigoalini station of the forest department, he said further.

The fishermen alleged the robbers led by one Manju kidnapped them from several spots of the forest for ransom.-UNB