Army man 'shot by KNF' in Bandarban

An army member has been reportedly injured in gunfire fired by the armed organization Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF) in Bandarban's Ruma.

The incident took place in Paindu area of the upazila at 5 pm on Monday (December 30).
The injured Shakil is said to be a lance corporal of Bangladesh Army.

According to local and police, the joint forces have been conducting anti-terror operations in Ruma-Thanchi and Rowangchhari of Bandarban for a long time. As part of the operation, the army also conducted an operation in Paindu area of Ruma on Monday. Sensing the presence of the army, members of the Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF) opened fire, in which Lance Corporal Shakil was shot in the leg.

Ruma Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Suhrawardy confirmed it and said, "I have heard that an army member named Shakil was injured in the KNF firing in Paindu area. Details will be known later."

SR