Bangladesh Home Minister Asaduzzaman Kamal Khan has said as many as 10 suspected militants may be holed in the 2 suspected hideouts under siege in Moulvibazar district. <br/><br/>Speaking to reporters Kamal Khan said SWAT (Special Weapons & Tactics) as well as bomb disposal units are on their way and army may be called in if required. <br/><br/>Security forces cordoned off the 2 suspected hideouts this morning within hours of ending 'Operation Twilight' in neighbouring Sylhet district in which 4 militants including a woman were killed. <br/><br/>The Home Minister said security forces have undertaken the anti-militant operation based on intelligence inputs. <br/><br/>Moulvibazar is the hometown and strong-hold of Neo-JMB militant leader sacked Major Ziaur Haq over whose head the police have placed a bounty of 20 lakh takas.
News On AIR | March 29, 2017 8:50 PM
Bangladesh: 10 militants holed up in two suspected hideouts