Law enforcers comprising Bangladesh Army, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and the police apprehended nine members of the Kuki Chin National Front (KNF) from Ruma Upazila of Bandarban on Tuesday (16 April).
In a joint operation led by the Bangladesh Army, the joint forces arrested nine individuals and seized nine firearms from their possession in the inaccessible hilly area of the upazila, said a press release issued by ISPR.
On 2 April, the Chattogram Hill Tracts-based KNF reportedly robbed money from Sonali Bank in Ruma Upazila, snatched arms and ammunition from Ansar members, and kidnapped the bank manager.
On 3 April, in Thanchi Upazila of the district, robbers looted money from the Krishi and Sonali banks.
In response to these incidents, law enforcement agencies, including the army, RAB, police, and BGB, launched a coordinated drive against the regional armed group in Bandarban.
