COX’S BAZAR, April 21, (V7N) — Police in Ramu and Teknaf have carried out separate operations that led to the recovery of illicit liquor and the discovery of three bodies in a remote hilly area, sparking alarm among locals.

In Ramu, police detained Mohammad Ilyas (25) of Dhoapalong village under Khunia Palong union with 200 liters of locally brewed liquor. The raid was conducted Tuesday evening near the Elephant Gate checkpost adjacent to Ramu Cantonment in Rajarkul union. Ramu Police Station OC Monirul Islam Bhuiyan said the operation was carried out under the directive of Cox’s Bazar Superintendent of Police ANM Sajedur Rahman, and legal proceedings are underway against the accused.

Meanwhile, in Teknaf’s Baharchhara union, police recovered the bodies of three young men from a secluded hilly area in North Shilkhali. The deceased were identified as Mujib, son of Nurul Kabir; Nurul Bashar, son of Nurul Islam; and Rabiul Awal, son of Ruhul Amin — all residents of the same locality.

Woodcutters first spotted the bodies around 10:30 am Tuesday while collecting firewood. They alerted locals, who then informed police. Baharchhara Investigation Center Inspector Durjoy Biswas confirmed the recovery, saying the incident likely occurred only hours earlier. Police are investigating whether the victims had been missing or were involved in prior disputes or criminal activity.

The bodies have been sent to Cox’s Bazar Sadar Hospital morgue for autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. Authorities said the investigation will continue until the mystery is uncovered.

The incident has triggered panic among residents, who have demanded increased patrols in remote hilly areas to prevent further violence. Law enforcement officials assured that measures are being taken to strengthen security and maintain public safety.