 A joint force of police and Coast Guard arrested 13 pirates after heavy exchange of fire with Bashar bahini at Caring Char today. Coast Guard sources said joint drive against the pirates began today with a 133-member team that ambushed those hiding in Caring Char early in the morning. Heavy exchange of fire took place. Thirteen pirates trying to flee were held. But no arms could be recovered. Some eight machangs inside the forest or hideouts of the pirates were set on fire. There is no habitation yet in Caring Char. |