Khulna, Nov 04 (V7N)- The forest department has rescued ten fishermen who were abducted demanding their release.  They were rescued from Takkakhali area of ​​Chunkuri river under West Sundarban Satkhira range of forest department on Rorbar (November 3) afternoon.  At that time, there was an exchange of fire between the members of the forest department and the bandits.  Later, three boats, a solar panel and a round of ammunition were recovered from the spot.  The rescued fishermen were brought to Burigoalini station at night.
 
The rescued fishermen are Abdul Alim (62) son of Daud Gazi of Harinagar Chunkuri area of ​​Munshiganj Union of Shyamnagar Upazila of Satkhira, Noor Islam (45) son of deceased Bahar Ali Sardar of the same area, Rabiul Islam (28) son of Abdul Alim Gazi, Fazlu Sanr son of Chhota Vetkhali area.  Hafizur Rahman (45), Raju Fakir (47) son of deceased Nazrul Fakir of the same area, Shafiqul Islam (45) son of deceased Majid Gazi, Rafiqul Islam (45) son of deceased Liakat Mallick of Durmuzkhali area of ​​Nurnagar Union, son of Khalilur Rahman Gazi of Harinagar area of ​​Munshiganj Union.  Mofizur (38), Mushak Sana, son of deceased Iman Ali Sana of the same area and Nazrul Islam (57), son of deceased Zainal Gazi of Bara Vetkhali area of ​​Munshiganj Union.
 
SO Solaiman of Kadamtala Forest Station said that an operation was conducted in Takkakhali area of ​​Sundarban's Chunkuri River based on secret information.  At that time, the members of the forest bandits fired at the members of the forest department.  In response, the members of the forest department also fired 5 rounds.  Faced with resistance at one stage, the bandits fled into the forest, leaving the fishermen hostage.  At this time, a hideout of forest bandits was destroyed.  Later ten kidnapped fishermen, three boats, a solar panel, 1 round of ammunition were recovered from the spot.
 
The rescued fishermen said that they were abducted by the bandits from different places of Sundarbans.  Manzoor himself is leading this force.
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