The morning of 25th February 2009 was shattered with gunshots and shells being thrown left and right between collision of the army with the BDR.
Panic spread across the residential area around Bangladesh Rifles Head quarter at Philkhana Dhaka with one civilian being critically injured in the cross fire . Nearby area has now been cordoned off by the BDR guards, and no thoroughfare traffic is being allowed.
Witness reports state that heavy gunfire including that of machine and mortars shells could be heard from around the area . Unconfirmed report cited some sort of rebellion within due to discontent with pay scale, dissatisfaction about being headed by the army and other benefits.
Heavy security presence has also been reported in the vicinity .
Update: Helicopters are busy with surveillance around the city. Journalists are seen lying about the city in hiding, grabbing footage at every point. Three more injuries have been reported.
Motors are also being used. The BDR remaining will be hanged if there is a possibility of court marshall. The BDR have surrounded the Director General’s office due to negation of demands.
Live updates are again being broadcasted.
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