Terrorists Block Roads and Destroy Culvert to Halt Joint Drive in Jangle Salimpur

Authorities believe that local terror groups, led by notorious figures like Mohammad Yasin and Rokon Uddin, caught wind of the operation beforehand and strategically created these barriers overnight to prevent the entry of armored vehicles. Yasin is notably the prime suspect in the murder of a RAB officer during a raid last January.

The 3,100-acre hilly terrain of Jangle Salimpur has long been a "fortress of crime" built on illegally occupied government land. Despite the obstacles, joint forces have bypassed the blocked routes by filling canals and using alternative entries to continue the sweep. The area has seen a surge in violence and territorial clashes between rival gangs since August 2024, including attacks on journalists and multiple fatalities. Additional DIG Nazmul Hasan stated that while the criminals' vast informant network likely tipped them off, the operation remains ongoing. A full report on arrests and recovered arms is expected once the mission concludes.