A leader of the hill-based banned militant group Jama'atul Ansar Fil Hindal Sharqiya, identified by police as the group's "chief arms supplier," has been arrested. Asked about the source of Rahim's weapons, he said, "During interrogation, we will investigate the source of these weapons and whether he has connections with anyone outside the country." The Bangladesh Army led a mission against the KNF after there were bloody clashes, bank robberies and weapons looting in the hill tracts. A few dozen KNF members were arrested while the authorities warned tourists not to travel to the hills. Following his arrest, extensive interrogation revealed details about the organisation's training, the source of arms and ammunition, and their funding.

Source: bd News24 May 17, 2024 16:05 UTC