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Three killed in landmine blast at Naikhongchhari border

District  Correspondent

District Correspondent

Three people have been killed in a landmine explosion at the Bangladesh-Myanmar border in Naikhongchhari, Bandarban. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon, May 24, in the Baishfari 42-pillar area of the Ghumdhum border.

Preliminary reports indicate that all three victims were members of local indigenous communities. Their identities could not be known immediately.

Border Guard Bangladesh's Ramu Sector Commander Colonel Mohiuddin Ahmed confirmed the incident. Local sources said the victims inadvertently triggered the mine in the border area. BGB and local administration are working to identify the deceased and complete subsequent legal formalities.

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