The attack occurred in Ukhiya Upazila early on Monday morning, said local police inspector Md Kae Kislu. The wild elephants suddenly attacked the Rohingya encampment and killed the two victims on the spot, the police official said. The Myanmar army has been conducting a violent crackdown in Myanmar’s Rakhine state following militant attacks on police posts and a military camp on Aug 25. Over a million Rohingyas had resided in Myanmar’s Rakhine prior to the start of last month’s crackdown. The Rohingyas have never been granted Myanmar citizenship, despite having resided in the country for centuries.

Source: bd News24 September 18, 2017 08:48 UTC