One militant killed, 2 detained during clashes with Army in Khagrachhari

At least one ethnic militant died in an exchange of gunfire the terrorists launched against the Army during an anti-militancy drive in Ramgarh upazila, Khagrachhari on Wednesday morning.

The militants sensed Army approaching their hideout in Hajachhara area and opened fire, prompting troops to return fire.

The Army successfully managed to disperse the attackers and seized one AK-47 rifle, one magazine of live bullets, one pipe gun, and 27 rounds of ammunition from the hideout, the ISPR said in a press release.

Earlier, on Tuesday noon, the Army conducted a separate drive in Panchhari upazila, Khagrachhari.

During the drive, a group of militants attacked the Army team with firearms, initiating an exchange of fire. The Army detained two militants during the operation, and seized lethal weapons including two AK-47 rifles, two magazines, and 132 rounds of ammunition.