9 killed in landslides at Ukhiya Rohingya camps

Nine Rohingyas were killed in landslides caused by heavy rain in two camps at Balukhali in Ukhiya of the district today.

Armed Police Battalion (APBn) Commander Additional IGP Md Amir Zafar confirming the matter to BSS.

He said the accident took place at Panbazar and Hakimpara camps in the early hours of today.

The deceased were identified as M Hares, 12, Futuni, 34, M Kamal, Selina Khatun, M Meher, Joinab Bibi, Hossain Ahmad, his wife Anowara Begum and their son Abdul Karim, 4.

The bodies of the deceased were kept under the custody of the upazila administration.

Members of Fire Service and Civil Defence are continuing rescue operation, said Ukhiya Thana OC Shamim Hossain. (BSS)