Rescued 78 people of 'Atia Mahal' in relatives' custody

Rescued 78 people from a suspected militant den 'Atia Mahal' at Sibbari area under Dakshin Surma upazila in Sylhet were handed over to their relatives' custody.

The joint forces led by Army Para-Commando Battalion conducted the operation from Saturday and rescued them.

Sylhet Metropolitan Police Additional Commissioner Rokonuddin confirmed the matter to Samakal on Sunday.

Brigadier General Fakhrul Ahsan, of the army headquarters said journalist on the spot on Saturday evening that thed drive will continue.

He further said "Including 21 women and 30 men, a total of 78 persons were rescued from the operation zone. The militants from inside the house have hurled 10 to 12 grenades toward the law enforcement members.

Earlier the army codenamed the assault as 'Operation Twilight' changing from 'Operation Spring Rain' which was given by Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT).

Uster Mia, owner of the house, said the five-storey building has six units on its each storey and 27 families lived there.