2 shells fired from Myanmar fall on Bangladesh border

Two shells fired from Myanmar fell on Bangladesh border at Naikhongchhari upazila in Bandarban on Saturday creating panic among local people.

The incident took place between BGB-BOP border pillars no 40-41 at Ghumdhum union of the upazila at 9:30am. 

Both the shells were found unexploded, so no casualties were reported in this incident.

Locals said that two warplanes and two fighting helicopters patrolled across the Myanmar border between BGB-BOP border pillars no 40-41 at Ghumdhum area.

At that time around 8-10 shells were fired from the warplanes, and two of them landed 120 metres inside Bangladesh.

Besides, the helicopters were also seen firing some 30-35 bullets.

Confirming the matter to Jago News, Bandarban Superintendent of Police (SP) Tariqul Islam said law enforcers are on high alert after the incident. 

Earlier on August 28, two heavy mortar shells fired from Myanmar landed on the Bangladesh border in Tumbru of Bandarban.

On August 29, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Myanmar Ambassador to Bangladesh Aung Kyaw Moe and lodged a strong protest.