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UP member Shafiqul said around 3,000 people from 400 families who live along the zero line in Paschimkul, Konapara, Bazar para, Hindupara, Uttarpara, and Chakmapara are at risk. Many families sent their female members and children to their relatives’ houses.

Upazila Nirbahi Officer Mohammad Zakaria of Naikhongchhari said, “Law enforcers and the administration are alert and monitoring the situation closely. Situation is not that bad. Immediate measures will be taken if the situation gets worse and it needs evacuation.”

Locals claim that the Arakan Army, the rebel group, captured most of the small border outposts of Myanmar Border Police situated opposite to Naikhongchhari upazila.

The junta military and border police have amalgamated at the military camp opposite to the Tambru BGB camp in Ghumdhum.

The Arakan Army is trying to capture the military camp, which locals call Right Camp, triggering heavy gunfights.

Border sources said helicopters are suppling food and ammunition to the junta military.