Four UPDF (Prasit) members were held Friday by an army patrolling team while collecting extortion money in Khagrachari's Sindukchhari area.
The arrestees were identified as Durjoy Chakma (32), Angthai Marma (22), Kanchai Marma (19) and Chaila Marma (19).
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It was learned, on receiving information of a group extorting money, an army patrol team reached Chhankhola Para of Sindukchhari area when the UPDF extortionists opened fire at them. The army patrol team retaliated by firing back at them.
An official of the security force, requesting anonymity said, "At one point we were tactfully able to detain the UPDF members with weapons and cash."
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The patrol team recovered two firearms, 06 mobile phones, cash money and a large number of money collection receipts from the arrestees.
Legal action was being taken against them.