5 terrorists held in army raid at Khagrachhari; huge arms, ammo seized

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Five armed terrorists were arrested during a raid of army at Khagrachhari on Saturday (February 25, 2023).

During the raid, huge quantity of arms, ammunition and explosives were seized by the army.

The raid was conducted at Kanchan Nagar Battoli area located at the frontier of Manikchhari and Fatikchhari upazilas under the Guimara region in Khagrachhari.

During the four-hour long raid, huge quantities of mortar shells and AK-47 rifles were seized.

The identities of the detained persons could not be known till filing this report on Saturday night.

Five terrorists were arrested during a raid of army at Khagrachhari on Saturday (February 25, 2023).

Later, the Inter-Service Public Relation (ISPR) said in a press release that five armed terrorists were arrested during the drive.

Besides, one AK-47 Rifle (along with 7 rounds of bullet and one magazine), one M-1 Rifle (along with a magazine loaded with 24 rounds of bullet), one AK-22 Rifle (along with 200 rounds of bullet), four mortars, one 7.65mm Chinese pistol (along with 3 rounds of bullet), one LG long barrel rifle (along with 36 LG cartridges); one LG short barrel rifle, huge quantity of ID devices, explosives and uniforms.

Five 'terrorists' held in army raid at Khagrachhari; arms, ammo seized

In its press release, the ISPR further said detained five armed terrorists and seized arms and ammunition were handed over to police on completion of necessary processes.

At present, the security of area remains under the control of security forces, the ISPR said, adding that such drives would continue in future to ensure peace and discipline in the area in future.

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