More explosives found in Atia Mahal

Rapid Action Battalion recovered __more explosives from Atia Mahal in Sylhet during the last six days till yesterday.

On April 3, a bomb disposal squad of Rab began searching the five-storey building for explosive substances and bombs left unexploded.

On the day, two bodies of militants were recovered, six days after the end of an army raid in the house.

Three floors were cleared till now, said Rab Director General Benazir Ahmed about the progress of the drive at a press briefing at Rab-9 headquarters at South Surma in Sylhet.

He said the drive will continue as long as it is necessary.

Four militants were killed in “Operation Twilight” that officially ended on March 28.