YANGON, April 1 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar authorities have warned of motive behind the recent seizure of Myanmar army uniforms in Bangladesh, saying that the violent attackers can disguise themselves as members of the Myanmar army, attacking villages and violating human rights to disgrace Myanmar army.
According to the State Counselor's Office Saturday, hundreds of military uniforms were seized in Teknaf, Bangladesh on Wednesday by the Bangladeshi customs department after search of a motor boat in Keiyaung Tawle Port.
The seizure included military-used insignia, rucksacks, vests, helmets, rain coats and boots.
The military items were found to have been imported by a young man to Rahman Trading Company in Chittagong who was arrested by the Bangladeshi authorities in Teknaf on Wednesday evening.
Investigation revealed that the company is owned by Nuru Arlaung Sedeki, who normally imports dry food stuff from Myanmar.
There were allegations of human rights abuse by Myanmar security forces in northern Rakhine state which Myanmar has rejected.
In response to the armed attacks on police border outposts in October and November last year and subsequent allegations of human rights abuse, the Myanmar government formed an investigation commission, led by Vice President U Myint Swe, to look into the cause of those incidents and allegations.
