Dhaka, March 28 -- Thirteen fishermen along with three engine-powered boats have reportedly been taken into Myanmar territory by members of the insurgent Arakan Army from the Naf River estuary in Cox's Bazar.

On Saturday morning around 7am, the fishermen were fishing near Naikhongdia, close to Gholarchar, Shah Porir Dwip, when the armed group intercepted them, according to Abdul Mannan, a ward member of Sabrang Union Parishad.

The captives are Md Mostafizur Rahman, 40, Md Farid Hossain, 30, Md Robiul Hasan, 17, Md Kalam, 30, Md Hossain Ahmed, 38, Md Mir Kashem Ali, 40, Md Gias Uddin, Md Salauddin, 18, Md Mohiuddin, 22, Md Mola Kalu Mia, 55, Md Abu Taher, 40, Md Abdul Khalek, and Md Jaber Mia, 24.

All belong to Majher Para and Dangor Pa...