Teknaf Residents Gripped by Fear as Myanmar’s Mortar Shells Rattle Border

Clashes continue between Myanmar's government forces and the Arakan Army, a rebel group. The Teknaf border is shaking with the sound of bombs and mortar shells.

Residents along the border have endured a sleepless night due to the deafening noise, which has instilled panic among them.

At 7 am from Saturday (November 2) night to Sunday (November 3) morning, heavy sounds of bombs and mortar shells dropped from helicopters have been audible across the border.

According to the locals, the explosions in Myanmar's Rakhine state have reached residents in Teknaf, Hnila, Sabrang, Shahpari Island, and Saint Martin's Island. It is believed that the clashes are occurring in the areas of Mongdu and its surrounding borders in Myanmar's Rakhine state.

Nur Ahmad Anwari, chairman of Teknaf's Hoikang Union Parishad, said, "The people of the border area have heard the sound of explosions again. The matter will be informed to the concerned."

Teknaf Upazila Nirbahi Officer Md Adnan Chowdhury confirmed that loud sounds of explosions from the ongoing conflict in Myanmar's Rakhine state are frequently heard on this side. Locals have reported that the explosions were particularly loud last night and have been advised to move cautiously along the border.