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2 alleged militants held from Ukhia Rohingya camp after ‘gunfight’

Police 2023-01-23, 11:54am

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Rab members in Kutupalong.



Cox’s Bazar, Jan 23 -- Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) today arrested two suspected members of new militant group 'Jamatul Ansar Fil Hindal Sharqiya' after a gunfight at Kutupalong Rohingya camp in Ukhia upazila of Cox's Bazar.

The arrestees were identified as Ronobir, a Shura member and head of the armed wing of the militant group, and his associate Bashar, a bomb-making expert.

A team of Rab-15 conducted a drive in Kutupalong Rohingya camp this morning, said ASP Abu Salam Chowdhury from Cox's Bazar Rab-15.

Sensing the presence of law enforcers, the militants opened fire on them, forcing the Rab personnel to fire back, he added.

Rab arrested the duo along with arms and explosives from a den in the camp following the gunfight. Details will be revealed at a press briefing at Ukhiya Rohingya camp area, the officer said. - UNB