Army urges local leaders to collaborate with law enforcement to calm situation in CHT

By Bdv Desk

Bangladesh Army has issued a statement highlighting the ongoing tension in Khagrachari and Rangamati, warning that it could escalate into severe riots in the hill districts.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement called on the general public to maintain peace and harmony to prevent further escalation.
They have urged local leaders to assist law enforcement in calming the situation and have stated that proper investigations will be conducted to identify the actual perpetrators and take necessary legal actions.
The ISPR statement said that a youth named Md Mamun, 30, was killed in an incident related to motorcycle theft in Khagrachari district on September 20. Following this, the local police recovered the body and handed it over to the family after an autopsy.
In response to this incident, a protest march was held from Dighinala College. When the procession crossed the Boalkhali market in Dighinala, some terrorists from the UPDF (main) attacked the marchers and fired 20-30 shots. In retaliation, angry protesters set several shops in Boalkhali market on fire.
During the clashes, six individuals from both sides were injured and were sent for treatment at the Dighinala Upazila Health Complex and Khagrachari Sadar Hospital. Subsequently, an army patrol arrived at the scene and brought the situation under control, while the fire brigade and local residents helped extinguish the flames. Following these events, tensions spread across Khagrachari Sadar, Dighinala, Panchhari, and surrounding areas.
Some groups with vested interests further exacerbated the situation by spreading rumors on social media.