Bangladesh
Myanmar Shelling Two shells fired from Myanmar warplanes hit Bangladesh
Dhaka, September 3: Two shells fired from Myanmar warplanes fell inside Bangladesh border. The incident took place on Saturday (September 3) at 9:30 am in the area between border pillars 40-41 under the jurisdiction of Reju Amtali BGB BOP of Ward No. 8 of Ghumdhum Union of Naikxyongchari Upazila of Bandarban.
According to local sources, 2 warplanes and 2 fighting helicopters of the Myanmar Army arrived between border pillars 40-41 under Reju Amtali BGB BOP at 9:30 am.
At this time, approximately 8 to 10 rounds were fired from warplanes and approximately 30 to 35 rounds were also seen fired from helicopters. 2 shells fired from warplanes fell approximately 120 meters inside Bangladesh along Border Pillar 40.
Besides, four rounds of heavy weapons were fired from Tumbru Right Camp of Myanmar 2 BGP between border pillars 34-35 of Tumbru BGB BOP of Ward No. 1 of Naikxyongchari Upazila.
Even the Myanmar Muringajhiri Camp and Tumbru Right Camp are being fired intermittently by mortar fire. Locals said that no casualty has been reported, but the sound of such gunshots is causing extreme fear in the area.
Bandarban Superintendent of Police Tariqul Islam said that law and order forces are on high alert and intelligence surveillance has been increased.
