Security operation in Bandarban's Retlang continues: ISPR

The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday that a security operation is underway in the remote Retlang area of Bandarban.

The ongoing operation follows a special raid conducted on 28 June on a joint hideout of the Kuki-Chin National Army (KNA) and the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF-Main) in the Retlang area, according to a press release.

Sensing the presence of the security forces, members of the armed groups managed to flee the hideout and an exchange of fire took place between the two sides. 

The operation is continuing in the surrounding areas, read the release.

The ISPR said further details could not be disclosed at this stage for operational security reasons and added that comprehensive information would be provided after the operation concludes.

The release urged all concerned to refrain from spreading misleading information and propaganda regarding the operation.