Law enforcement agencies arrested three members of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF-Main) during an early morning operation in the remote forests of Matiranga, Khagrachhari, on Thursday, June 25, 2026. The arrests took place in Rekhung Para of Matiranga Sadar Union, where the suspects were reportedly staying overnight after completing organizational activities. Authorities recovered a locally made single-barrel gun, a foreign pistol, ammunition, a knife, a pistol magazine, three bags, a pair of shoes, and 11,000 taka in cash during the search.

The detainees were identified as Hlaprusai Marma (30) from Lakshyapara in Guimara, Tejendra Chakma (27) from Kalapara in Guimara Sadar Union, and Bishwo Tripura (28) from Mansipara in Matiranga Sadar. According to police sources, the arrests were made based on secret information. Matiranga Police Station Officer-in-Charge Shahed Uddin confirmed the incident and said preparations were underway to file a case under the Arms Act.

The officer also mentioned that additional operations were ongoing in several other locations in the area.