5 more suspected KNF members sent to jail

Five people were arrested in a joint force operation in Bandarban on Friday (July 12) for their alleged involvement with the armed separatist group Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF). The arrests took place in Ruma upazila.

The arrestees are Song Lian Bom (25), Lalhim Sang Bom (37), Lalchan Sang Bom (48), Lal Pian Sang Bom (36), and Lal Siam Thang Bom (38). They are all residents of Lairunpi Para in Ruma Upazila.

According to law enforcement, joint forces raided the Lairunpi Para area of Ruma Upazila and arrested five associates of the Kuki Chin National Front (KNF).

The accused, arrested by the police on Friday afternoon, were later brought before Bandarban Senior Judicial Magistrate Mohammad Nazmul Hoshain. After hearing the complaint, the court ordered them to be sent to jail.

Confirming the matter, Sub-Inspector Priyal Palit of Bandarban Chief Judicial Court stated, "Five people were arrested in connection with the bank and armed robbery in KNF's Ruma. After hearing both statements in court, the judge ordered the accused to be sent to jail."