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Vol. 5 Num 586 Sat. January 21, 2006  
   
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Arms, explosives recovered in Rangamati


The members of Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) yesterday destroyed a den of terrorists in Uttar Bhuiyanchhari area under Baghaichhari upazila of the district and recovered firearms and explosives.

Being tipped-off, the BDR men led by Commander of 32 Rifles Battalion Lt Col Abdul Aziz rushed to the area into a deep forest and cordoned off the hideout at around 2:00 am, BDR sources said.

Sensing the presence of the paramilitary troops, the terrorists fled the scene, leaving behind four country-made guns, two detonators, two fuses, 10 bullets of light gun, two explosive power gels weighing 110 grams and 50 grams and olive colour uniforms.

Sources in the BDR Rangamati sector headquarters said the BDR personnel raided the hideout at dawn and demolished it. They deposited the arms and explosives with Baghaichhari Police Station.