Dhaka, April 8 -- A landmine blast has ripped away a man's leg in Bandarban's Naikhongchhari Upazila only days after similar incidents caused almost identical misfortunes.

According to locals, the incident took place on Tuesday morning near the zero point between border observation post pillar No. 46 and 47 close to the Upazila's Jaruliyachhari.

The injured has been identified as Taiyab, 35, a resident of Kombonia in Naikhongchhari Sadar Union.

Naikhongchhari Police Station chief Md Masrurul Haque said, "We've received reports that a young man's leg was blown away in a landmine explosion across the border. We've heard that he has been taken to a hospital for treatment."

"However, we don't have any information about the exact hospital ...