United News of Bangladesh

A joint operation is underway against terrorists at Jungle Salimpur in Sitakunda, an area notorious for criminal activities in Chattogram. Around 4,000 personnel from army, police, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) started the operation around 5 am. Vehicles of the army, police water cannons and various firearms are being used in the operation. Chattogram District Police Additional Superintendent (Media) Md. Russel said the joint forces have surrounded Jungle Salimpur and are conducting searches inside for weapons and drugs.  “Several terrorists are reported to have been detained by afternoon though police have not yet confirmed specific details,” he added.