Panchari Correspondent, CHT News
Friday, August 29, 2025
During an ongoing military operation in Panchari of Khagrachari district, army personnel have reportedly physically abused a man and carried out searches at the homes of three individuals, including a member of the United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF), in Ratnasen Karbari Para of Ward No. 2, Chenghi Union.
The victim of the physical abuse has been identified as Chizi Chakma, son of the late Krishna Ram Chakma, from Karalyachari, Buddharam Para.
In addition, the army searched the home of UPDF member Sur Mongol Chakma along with two other residences. Locals reported that, although no illegal items were found during the search of Sur Mongol Chakma’s house, the army took away various household items including quilts, mattresses, blankets, a gas cylinder, books, and oil containers.
Witnesses further claimed that, during the search, the army—accompanied by a former local public representative—verbally threatened Sur Mongol Chakma’s wife and behaved arrogantly toward her.
The homes of two other villagers were also searched. The victims were identified as Amal Mitra Chakma, son of the late Prafulla Chakma, and Priyo Chakma.
It is worth noting that since Monday, August 25, a group of army personnel has been stationed in Ratnasen Karbari Para. Army operations have also been ongoing in several other locations in Panchari since the same date.
Due to the continuous military presence and operations, local residents are reportedly living in a state of fear and anxiety.
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