DHAKA: Myanmar has increased security measures in border with Bangladesh due to political instability in the neighbouring South Asian country, according to security sources.

Three battalions from the Myanmar army camped within five miles from the Myanmar-Bangladesh border to tighten the security. Two police battalions will be sent later said Rakhine State Chief Minister.

Northern and southern regions of Maungtaw are currently under the guard of the Myanmar police after the former Nasaka or the border guard force was disbanded. The Maungtaw district governor proposed to keep one police station in each of north and south regions of Maungtaw during a meeting between Rakhine State government and General Administration Department.

The police force, customs department and department of immigration have all reassured locals that they are doing their job to enforce peace and tranquility in the region.

Source: elevenmyanmar.com
BDST: 1232 HRS, SEP 21, 2013
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