Joint Operation Against KNF From Today: RAB

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) have been conducting joint operations in collaboration with other law and order agencies against the new armed group, Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF), in Bandarban since Friday.  

Khandaker Al Moin, director of the RAB’s legal and media wing, made this announcement at a press conference at the Zila Parishad auditorium in the district around 11:00 am on the day. 

The joint raid will be conducted by the Bangladesh Army, RAB, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), and the police, which will continue until elimination of the armed group. 

During the joint operation the forces will adopt every possible strategy during, like that of anti-militancy raids in the hills. 

Meanwhile Khandaker Al Moin identified two possible motives behind the recent attacks and arisen unrest situations on banks in Bandarban – robbing money and arms; and exhibiting power. The KNF intends to present themselves as a powerful group before their supporters and rival armed outfits. 

He added also that they were given a chance to return to normal life, while a peace committee, led by the Zila Parishad chairman, was working to carry out the plan.

He said that but they exploited the chance to strengthen themselves and ramp up their criminal activities, like robbery, abduction, firing, etc.