Panchari Correspondent, CHT News
Monday, 24 November 2025
Two villagers were allegedly subjected to physical torture by army personnel in the Tarabon Church area of Ward 5 under Chengi Union No. 2 in Khagrachari’s Panchari Upazila, according to local reports.
Residents said that at around 2:00 p.m. on Monday (24 November 2025), a group of 35 soldiers entered the Tarabon Church area on foot. Shortly afterward, another contingent arrived in six vehicles. The soldiers reportedly restricted villagers’ movement, effectively confining them to their homes, and questioned anyone they encountered, causing widespread harassment.
Around 4:30 p.m., the army allegedly inflicted severe physical abuse on two villagers.
The victims were identified as Nikel Chakma (33) and Tatte Khulo Chakma (42).
The soldiers remained in the area for several hours before leaving at approximately 6:30 p.m. and repositioning themselves in the nearby Manipur area. Sources say nearly one hundred army personnel are currently stationed there.
Earlier in the morning, an armed group belonging to the JSS (Santu Larma faction) had reportedly attempted to carry out an attack in the Korollyachari area, a short distance from Tarabon, but were confronted by local residents. Locals believe that the army entered Tarabon in an effort to extract the armed group after the confrontation.
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