Panchari Correspondent, CHT News
Thursday, 20 November 2025
Bangladesh Army personnel carried out searches at the homes of three villagers in Borkalak, located in Panchari Upazila of Khagrachari district.
According to sources, at around 4:30 a.m. on Thursday (20 November 2025), a group of 30–35 soldiers marched on foot from a temporary camp set up at Chamme Adam and entered Borkalak Village. They then conducted intrusive searches at the homes of three residents.
Those subjected to the operation were:
- Sugandha Chakma (50), son of Jitendra Chakma
- Mangal Chakma (40), son of the late Jagadish Chandra Chakma
- Jitto Chakma (27), son of Shantimoy Chakma
During the searches, soldiers reportedly interrogated the villagers, asking, ‘Where do UPDF members reside, and how many are present?’
After finding nothing, the soldiers left the area.
Local residents note that around 150 army personnel have been stationed for the past month in various temporary camps set up across Logang Union in Panchari Upazila. From these camps, they have allegedly been conducting operations in nearby villages, including searching homes, seizing belongings, and carrying out acts of harassment and intimidation.
However, residents also claim that no operations have been conducted in Macchyachara and Dudukchara—areas known to host armed members of the JSS (Santu Group). They allege that although the Santu Group moves openly with weapons and engages in various unlawful activities, the army has taken no action against them.
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