Desk Report: ‘Unrest was created in the hills based on an allegation of rape. But in the end, it was seen that no signs of rape were identified. The allies of neighboring countries and fascists had disturbed the hills.’ This was the comment made by Home Affairs Advisor Lieutenant General (Retd.) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury. The advisor told reporters after the meeting of the Law and Order Core Committee held at the Home Ministry this Sunday morning. The Home Affairs Advisor said, ‘In the rape incident, which has caused so much…
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Medical examination of teenage girl in Khagrachari found no signs of rape
Desk Report: There have been allegations of gang rape of a Marma teenager in Khagrachari. However, the doctors in charge have stated that no evidence of rape was found in the medical examination report. The three doctors in charge of the rape examination are Jaya Chakma, Mosharraf Hossain and Nahida Akhtar. Jaya Chakma, a doctor and gynecologist at Khagrachari Modern Sadar Hospital, who led the team, said, “We have submitted the report to the medical office. We have done all kinds of tests, but in fact we did not find…
Read MoreViolence in Khagrachari: 5-member investigation committee, blockade and Section 144 continue
Desk Report: Khagrachari Deputy Commissioner ABM Iftekharul Islam Khandaker has said that Section 144 will be withdrawn if the blockade called by Jumma students is lifted. At the same time, he announced the formation of a five-member committee to investigate the violence in Ramsu Bazar, Guimara. The Deputy Commissioner said these things while visiting the affected areas in Guimara on Tuesday. At that time, the affected people raised various complaints to him. Pledgeing to stand by them, Deputy Commissioner ABM Iftekharul Islam Khandaker said, “Today we have come here to…
Read More‘We want peace, we can’t take violence anymore’
Desk Report: We want peace, we can’t take violence anymore; everything is gone’ – this is how Kanglapru Marma of Guimara Bazar said with a choked voice. His three shops and a motorcycle were burnt to ashes in a fire by miscreants in Ramsu Bazar. He said, ‘I have no other way to earn a living. I have suffered a loss of about 10 lakh taka. I have not received any government assistance yet. Turmeric traders Jhantu Pal and Paresh Pal said the same thing. Their warehouses and stocks were…
Read MoreViolence in Khagrachari fueled by neighboring countries, alleges Home Affairs Advisor
Desk Report: Home Affairs Advisor Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has alleged that a group is trying to create incidents in Khagrachari around the puja. He said, ‘A big festival of traditional religions is going on in our country. We are making all kinds of preparations to make this festival peaceful. But a group is trying to prevent it from happening properly and with religious enthusiasm and in a festive manner. This group is the one trying to create incidents in Khagrachari.’ The Home Affairs Advisor said this…
Read MoreCriminals will not be spared in any way: Supradeep Chakma
Desk Report: Chittagong Hill Tracts Advisor Supradeep Chakma said that criminals will not be spared in any way. Legal action will be taken against rapists, women torturers, armed men and extortionists. He said these things at a view-sharing meeting organized at the Khagrachari District Commissioner’s conference room on Sunday. Supradeep Chakma said that the administration and public representatives must take effective measures so that no communal conflict arises in the Chittagong Hill Tracts in the future. The real culprits must be brought under the law. Supradeep Chakma said, ‘The safety…
Read MoreSection 144 imposed in Khagrachari
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.…
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