Panchhari Correspondent, CHT News
Thursday, 28 August 2025
Members of the Bangladesh Army searched an innocent villager’s home during the ongoing military operation in Panchari, Khagrachari district.
The search took place today, Thursday (28 August 2025) at 2 PM in Bharatborsho Para of Logang Union.
The villager whose home was searched is Bulumoni Chakma (40), son of the late Birolya Chakma, resident of Bharatborsho Para, Logang Union Parishad, Panchhari, Khagrachari.
According to sources, at around 10 AM today, a group of 40 to 45 army personnel in three vehicles from the Panchari sub-zone joined other soldiers already stationed in the Harubil area. From there, a force of 50 to 60 soldiers moved through Hatimara of Dhudukchara, passed through Prem Kumar Para, and reached Bharatborsho Para, where they conducted a search at Bulumoni Chakma’s house.
During the search, the soldiers reportedly asked the resident whether he had a “gun” and said, “If you have a gun, give it to us, we’ll give you money.”
Afterward, the soldiers moved on to the Machyachara Koroi Bagan area.
Earlier, on the previous day, the army conducted searches at the homes of three individuals in Jagpara of Chengi Union: a widow named Chuluk Pudi Chakma (36), wife of the late Hirohito Chakma; Bijuram Chakma (55), father’s name unknown; and Pradeep Chakma (40), son of Rangamorat Chakma.
Meanwhile, it has been reported that armed members of the JSS (Santu Group) are openly present in areas near Prem Kumar Para and the Machyachara Koroi Bagan — specifically in Birojoy Para and Margabazar. They were reportedly present there yesterday as well. However, despite being armed, locals say the army is taking no action against them.
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