Mahalchhari Correspondent, CHT News
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Bangladesh Army personnel, accompanied by two alleged local accomplices, reportedly raided and searched the home of a member of the United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) in Badihul Para, Ward No. 4, Maischhari Union, Mahalchhari Upazila, Khagrachhari District.
According to local sources, a group of 15 to 20 army personnel from the Bijitola Sub-Zone arrived in Badihul Para at around 2:45 a.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2026, accompanied by two individuals identified as Kolen Chakma and Bimal Kanti Chakma, also known as Alo.
The group reportedly surrounded the home of Bidyapurna Chakma, a UPDF member and son of the late Mohini Mohan Chakma, before entering the house and conducting a thorough search. They allegedly ransacked the household belongings during the operation.
The army personnel and their alleged accomplices also reportedly intimidated family members and threatened to kill them during the search.
Local sources identified Kolen Chakma as the son of Arbindu Chakma and a resident of Deppochhari village in Maischhari. Bimal Kanti Chakma, also known as Alo, was identified as the son of Kamini Chakma, a resident of Gangamachhara village.
The reported nighttime raid, carried out with the involvement of the two individuals, has prompted concern and anger among local resiresident.
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