CHT clashes leave 4 dead, over 50 injured; section 144 imposed

Violent clashes erupted within the hill districts of Khagrachhari and Rangamati the day prior to this, leaving four of us ineffective and over fifty injured.

The incidents, which occurred on Thursday and Friday, ended in heightened tensions and heavy legislation enforcement deployment in both areas. Amid deteriorating mission, native administrations imposed Piece 144 within the two districts.

In Khagrachhari, clashes on Thursday night claimed the lives of three of us—Junan Chakma, 20, Dhananjay Chakma, 50, and Rubel, 30. 9 others had been injured.

In step with Khagrachhari Sadar Sanatorium’s resident physician, Ripple Bappi Chakma, 12 of us had been brought to the sanatorium after the clashes, of whom three succumbed to their injuries.

Four seriously injured people, some with gunshot wounds, had been referred to Chittagong Scientific College Sanatorium.

Chittagong Scientific College Sanatorium Director Brig Gen Md Taslim Uddin instructed The Industry Fresh that three of us had been brought right here from Khagrachhari. Of them two had bullet wounds of their legs and another particular person had bullet wounds within the shoulder.

Witnesses reported heavy gunfire within the Narankhaiya put of Khagrachhari Sadar spherical 10:30pm, causing horror amongst locals. Then all another time, the identities of these desirous about the capturing live unclear.

Earlier that day, tensions escalated following the loss of life of Md Mamun, who changed into once overwhelmed to loss of life on suspicion of theft. In response, students organised a convey rally the put engaging speeches had been made, igniting arguments between the Bengali and ethnic minorities.

In all places in the conflict, about 50 retail outlets at Larma Square in Dighinala upazila had been discipline on fireplace by arsonists. 5 of us had been injured within the incident.

In the period in-between, in neighbouring Rangamati, violent unrest the day prior to this left one particular person ineffective and greater than fifty injured, experiences UNB.

The identification of the deceased is yet to be confirmed, essentially based totally on Dr Sadia Akhtar of Rangamati Fundamental Sanatorium.

Tensions flared after native students staged a convey march per the assaults in Khagrachhari. Because the convey reached Bonorupa market, rumours unfold, triggering popular horror. Several companies within the market had been attacked, and a few had been discipline on fireplace.

Both districts live under heavy surveillance, with legislation enforcement agencies working to forestall extra violence.

Piece 144 imposed

In a public peep, signed by Rangamati District Justice of the Peace Mohammad Mosharraf Hossain Khan, Piece 144 changed into once imposed within the municipal areas of Rangamati from 1pm the day prior to this until extra peep.

In another peep, signed by Khagrachhari Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer and Executive Justice of the Peace Sujan Chandra Roy, the part changed into once imposed within the municipal areas of Khagrachhari from 2pm to 9pm the day prior to this.

Khagrachhari Deputy Commissioner Md Sahiduzzaman instructed The Industry Fresh that the military and BGB had been deployed there to manipulate the mission.

Piece 144 of the Code of Prison Direction of (CrPC) empowers authorities to impose restrictions in scenarios threatening public dispute or safety. Violating it goes to result in proper action.