Bangladesh’s Armed Police Battalion (APBn) has arrested two members of the extremist ARSA group in Muslim refugee camps in Ukhia Upazila of Cox’s Bazar District in recent days, according to reports.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Mv Rahamot Korim, reportedly a commander of ARSA, and Mohammad Zahir, a member of the group.
APBn personnel reportedly raided Block D-8 of Camp 1E in the Ukhia Muslim refugee camp on September 7 and arrested ARSA commander Mv Rahamot Korim.
Bangladeshi authorities said Mv Rahamot Korim was involved in various acts of violence and criminal activities linked to ARSA, including murder.
Similarly, at around noon on September 5, APBn personnel arrested ARSA member Mohammad Zahir inside Camp 11 in Ukhia, reportedly along with weapons and ammunition.
Authorities said Mohammad Zahir was also involved in various criminal activities in the refugee camps, including murder.
During his arrest, security forces reportedly seized a foreign-made pistol, one magazine and four rounds of ammunition, according to AM Faruk, Deputy Director of RAB-15.
The two ARSA members are currently being held at Ukhia Police Station for legal action, according to reports.
Bangladeshi authorities are continuing to strengthen security measures in the refugee camps to identify and arrest individuals involved in violence and criminal activities, according to reports.
Ref: ARSA Member Arrested with Pistol in Ukhia.
