Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal today (April 3) blamed the militant outfit Kuki Chin for their involvement in the bank robberies at Ruma and Thanchi upazilas of Bandarban.

He was talking to reporters at his ministry office in Dhaka on Wednesday.

He said Kuki Chin was involved in the bank robbery and firearms looting. They also hit police constables, bank guards and Ansar members.

The minister, however, said that detailed information in this regard is yet to be available.

Police and BGB members are carrying out operations immediately after the incidents, he said adding necessary step has been taken to bring the situation under control.

Two branches of Sonali Bank and Krishi Bank were attacked in Thanchi of Bandarban today hours after the armed robbers targeted Sonali Bank's Ruma branch.

The incident took place around 12:30 pm, Md Jasim Uddin, officer-in-charge of Thanchi Police Station said but he failed to disclose how much money was looted.

Besides, Thanchi Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Mohammad Mamun told the local newsmen that the robbers entered Sonali Bank and Krishi Bank branches around 12:30 pm and looted cash from the vaults.

After entering the banks, the robbers seized weapons from the security guards and destroyed all CCTV cameras to eliminate evidence before fleeing the scene, according to the eyewitnesses.

The armed gang also fired several rounds of bullets inside the banks and in and around the area to ensure their safe escape.

BDST: 1721 HRS, April 03, 2024
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