Official sources in Bangladesh say that in a police raid on an extremist hideout near Dhaka, the capital, "9 militants" were killed. Masoud Ahmad, the deputy inspector of Dhaka, told AFP that "the armed clashes lasted for two hours" and that "9 Islamist militants" were killed. The police reported that at midnight, an improvised explosive device was thrown from a building on the outskirts of Dhaka towards police forces present in the area. Security forces have surrounded the building. According to official sources, the militants exchanged gunfire with police while shouting Allahu Akbar, as hundreds of fully armed police and rapid response units surrounded the neighborhood and its surroundings. Sheikh Ma'ruf Hasan, another senior police official present at the operation, told AFP that on the morning of July 27, security forces "conducted Operation Storm 26 and eliminated the militants." He added, "We are now cleaning the area." He reported the presence of "10 extremist militant members" at the attack site. Bangladeshi officials did not specify which group the targeted individuals belonged to, only emphasizing that the militants' clothing and slogans indicated they were "from militant (Islamist) forces." Bangladesh has been the target of extremist attacks in recent months. These attacks have resulted in the deaths of well-known religious figures, LGBTQ+ individuals, minorities, and secular activists. Many of these individuals were killed in attacks with machetes. Extremists have also targeted gatherings of Muslims, who are the majority in the country. On July 1, 20 people lost their lives in an attack and hostage situation at a restaurant in Dhaka, with most victims being foreigners and killed primarily by machete strikes. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack in Dhaka, but the Bangladeshi government rejected this claim, stating that the attackers were "members of a domestic extremist group." In this context, the Ministry of Interior of Bangladesh stated: the attackers in Dhaka were local, not from "ISIS."
9 Islamist Militants Killed in Clash with Bangladeshi Police
Nine Islamist militants were killed during a police raid on an extremist hideout in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The operation followed a series of violent attacks in the country targeting various groups, including religious figures and minorities. This incident highlights ongoing security challenges and the presence of domestic extremist groups in Bangladesh.
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📰 What Happened
Nine Islamist militants were killed during a police raid on an extremist hideout in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The operation was part of ongoing efforts to combat rising extremism in the country.
- The police operation lasted for two hours and involved armed clashes.
- The militants were reportedly involved in a series of violent attacks targeting various groups.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Bangladesh has faced increasing violence from extremist groups, leading to a crackdown by authorities. The country has seen attacks on minorities, secular activists, and foreign nationals.
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