7 lumberjacks ‘abducted’ in Bandarban

Seven lumberjacks have been reportedly abducted from Soroi Union in Bandarban's Lama upazila.

The incident occurred around midnight on Saturday in the remote Pomu Khal forest of Ward No. 9 in the Lemu Palong area.

Local sources said the Bangalee workers were taken from the jungle when they went there for collecting logs.

Mobile network coverage in the remote area is limited, making details scarce.

However, neither locals nor police could identify the abductors or abductees.

Sub-Inspector Mohammad Atikur Rahman confirmed the incident. He said the workers were employed by a timber trader named Mohammad Helal from Adu Nagar.

No official complaint has been filed, he added.

Soroi Union Chairman Md Idris Company also confirmed the abduction.

Additional Superintendent of Lama Police Abdul Karim said police and joint forces have launched a rescue operation.