35 Rohingyas held while attempting to go to Malaysia illegally

Police on Monday detained 35 Rohingyas, including women and children, while they were preparing to go to Malaysia illegally from Rejukhal area of Ukhiya upazila in Cox’s Bazar.

Officer-in-charge of Ukhiya Police Station Morjina Aktar said tipped off, they conducted a drive in the afternoon and detained the Rohingyas including six children and 23 women, UNB reported.

The Rohingyas will be sent back to their respective camps after identification, he said.