Sounds of bomb, mortar shell blasts from Myanmar rattle Teknaf

The loud sounds of bomb and mortar shell explosions from Myanmar across the border have rattled the Teknaf upazila in Cox’s Bazar.

Locals have reported that the incident has caused panic in the area.

The clash between government agency and agitating Arakan Army- a rebel group- caused a sleepless night for Bangladeshis living in Teknaf.

The sound of explosions was heard from 12am on Sunday, rocking houses in Teknaf’s Waikong union, Sadar upazila and Sabrang union.

According to sources, sound of mortar shells and bomb explosions have been coming from the other side of Naf River since Saturday night.