Arms recovered in Bandarban

However, army could not arrest anyone during the drive.

Government sources said, acting on a tip- off army men conducted the drive at Amtoli, a place inhabited by indigenous people, 12 kilometres off the Bandarban Sadar and recovered the arms.

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Local sources said, incidents of extortion by criminals increased alarmingly in Dolu Para, Gunguru Para, Thoainga Para, Chorui Para of Kuhalong union, Bagmara, Monjoy Para of Razbila union, Nachalong Para in Noapotong union of Roangchhori upazila and Boroitoli, Betchhara of Tarachha union.

Extortionists demanded annual toll from engine-boat drivers plying along the Shankho river.

Requesting not to be named, a trader told this correspondent, extortionists threatened the contractors, engaged in different project works in Bagmara and Roangchhari, to pay them toll amounting to Tk 50,000 .

The extortionists also demanded toll from Jumm cultivators.

Security sources said, army patrol was intensified in the area in face of increasing criminal activities.