1,400 rounds of ammunition seized in Khagrachhari
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has seized 1,400 rounds of ammunition during a special drive in the remote Boudhmoni Para area of Panchhari Upazila in Khagrachhari district. According to Lieutenant Colonel Md Robiul Islam, Commanding Officer, of Panchhari Battalion (3 BGB) said based on intelligence information the drive was conducted on Friday afternoon. A patrol team from Boudhmoni Para Border Outpost (BOP), under Panchhari Battalion (3 BGB) took position at the Kathaltali passenger shed area.
At around 4:00 pm, the patrol team noticed four suspected individuals approaching on two motorcycles along the border road. When challenged by BGB personnel, the suspects fled into the nearby hilly terrain, abandoning their motorcycles.
After searching the scene, 1,400 rounds of ammunition were recovered in an abandoned condition. While transporting the seized ammunition to the BOP, approximately 100-110 armed miscreants attempted to surround the BGB patrol team. Upon receiving the information, additional patrol teams led by Acting Commanding Officer Major S M Imrul Kayes rushed to the scene from the battalion headquarters.
Sensing reinforcements, the attackers gradually retreated. BGB stated that the situation was brought under control and efforts are ongoing to identify those involved in the incident. Lieutenant Colonel Md Robiul Islam said BGB remains highly vigilant in preventing smuggling and the trafficking of illegal arms and ammunition along the border.
