Barmachhari Correspondent, CHT News
Sunday, November 9, 2025
There are growing concerns of a large-scale army operation in the Barmachari area of Lakshmichari upazila, Khagrachari district.
According to reports, on Saturday night (November 8) and early Sunday morning (November 9), around 30 army vehicles arrived at the Lakshmichari Zone. Among them were six officers’ vehicles and four ambulances, sources said.
The soldiers who arrived in those vehicles are currently stationed at the Lakshmichari Zone and are moving around the surrounding areas.
It has been learnt that the GOC (General Officer Commanding) of the 24th Infantry Division, Chattogram, is currently present at the Lakshmichari army zone, though this information could not be independently verified.
According to a reliable source, the army may launch an operation tonight (Sunday) by dividing into four groups to conduct raids in Barmachari, Hudukchari, and several other areas. Reportedly, each group will be accompanied by one member of the local armed vigilante.
Meanwhile, since November 6, a group of 20–25 soldiers led by Major Saifur Rahman Turjo, commander of the Khiram Camp, has been staying in tents set up in a mango orchard near the house of Sumoti Kumar Chakma in Reserve Para village. From there, they have been conducting patrol operations in the area.
It may be recalled that a few days earlier, an army team attempted to set up a camp on land belonging to the Barmachari Arjo Kalyan Bana Vihara and local residents, but abandoned the plan following public protests.
However, army personnel have since taken positions at various locations across the area.
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