Security tightened for banks in Khagrachhari
In the wake of bank robberies in Bandarban’s Ruma and Thanchi upazilas, tight security measures have been taken for public and private banks stationed in Khagrachhari district. Deputy Commissioner Md Sahiduzzaman said this on Friday morning.
He said there is no concern over the security. However cautionary measures have been taken following the bank robberies in Bandarban.
DC Sahiduzzaman said the number of police personnel has been increased at the banks for security.
The banking security issue was discussed with importance in the core committee meeting, the DC added.
On Tuesday night, armed separatist group Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF) abducted Sonali Bank’s Bandarban Ruma upazila branch manager Nizam Uddin.
They also carried out robberies at Sonali Bank and Krishi Bank branches in Ruma and Thanchi upazilas on Tuesday and Wednesday respectively.
The Rapid Action Battalion rescued the abducted bank manager on Thursday night and took him to his family on Friday morning.
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