Desk Report:
The district administration has imposed Section 144 in Khagrachari Municipality and Sadar Upazila due to the deterioration of the law and order situation and the fear of damage to people’s lives and property. Section 144 was imposed in the district headquarters for an indefinite period from 2 pm today, Saturday to avoid an unpleasant situation. The administration said that this order will remain in force until further instructions are given.
According to administration sources, tension arose between the hill and Bengali sides this Saturday afternoon over the blockade. This order was given on an urgent basis to keep the situation under control and ensure public safety.
BGB has already been deployed in important areas of the city. Police have also intensified patrols to maintain the law and order situation.
Khagrachari Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate ABM Iftekharul Islam Khandaker confirmed the matter. He said that Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code 1898 has been issued to avoid unpleasant incidents and law enforcement forces have been deployed.
