A wide-ranging internal investigation has been initiated within the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) following allegations that a missing service member was found at a hideout linked to the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The development has raised serious concerns about potential extremist infiltration within the ranks of the country’s military and triggered a coordinated security response across multiple installations.

According to sources within security and intelligence agencies, the probe began after a BAF warrant officer, who had been stationed at BAF Base Zahurul Haque, went absent without official leave for nearly two months. His unexplained disappearance prompted internal alarm, eventually leading to intelligence tracking efforts. He was later located and arrested at a TTP-associated hideout, a revelation that has since escalated into a broader investigation.

The TTP, a banned militant organization operating primarily in Pakistan, is known for its insurgent campaign against the Pakistani state, seeking to impose its own interpretation of Islamic law. While the group’s activities are concentrated in regions such as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, recent intelligence findings suggest that its influence may have extended beyond borders, including alleged recruitment links involving Bangladeshi nationals.

Following the arrest of the warrant officer, investigators began interrogations that reportedly uncovered claims of a wider network. According to multiple sources, the detainee disclosed that several Bangladeshi individuals, including military personnel, had traveled abroad to join TTP operations. These claims, while still........

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