{"id":5968,"date":"2026-02-09T15:17:59","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T09:17:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chtnews.com\/english\/?p=5968"},"modified":"2026-02-10T22:19:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T16:19:12","slug":"santu-group-allegedly-obstructs-people-from-attending-election-rally-in-support-of-pahel-chakma-in-rangamati","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chtnews.com\/english\/2026\/02\/09\/santu-group-allegedly-obstructs-people-from-attending-election-rally-in-support-of-pahel-chakma-in-rangamati\/","title":{"rendered":"Santu Group Allegedly Obstructs People from Attending Election Rally in Support of Pahel Chakma in Rangamati"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Rangamati Correspondent, CHT News<\/strong><br \/>\nMonday, 9 February 2026<\/p>\n<p>Members of the JSS Santu Group are allegedly obstructing residents of several villages in Subalong Union of Barkal Upazila and Longadu Union of Longadu Upazila in Rangamati from attending an election campaign rally in support of Pahel Chakma, the sole independent candidate in the Rangamati constituency. They are also accused of issuing death threats to villagers.<\/p>\n<p>According to local sources, on Monday (9 February 2026), a group of armed militants led by JSS Santu Group commander Dipta Chakma prevented residents of several villages\u2014namely Chilak Dak, Hajachara, Shukorchari, Panchari, Maun Adam Panchari, Digholchari, Rupban, Gurukheiye, Petyechari, North and South Ukchari, Shilchari, Hajachara Tanyachari in Subalong Union, as well as North and South Barakalak, Paglichara, and Perachara villages in Longadu Union\u2014from attending the election campaign rally held in support of independent candidate Pahel Chakma.<\/p>\n<p>The militants allegedly threatened villagers, warning that if they attended the rally, they would not be able to return home in the evening and would be dead.<\/p>\n<p>Local residents have expressed anger over such threats by Santu Group militants.<\/p>\n<p>It is noteworthy that in the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election scheduled to be held on 12 February, Pahel Chakma is contesting as the sole independent candidate in the Rangamati\u2013299 constituency, with the football symbol.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the JSS Santu Group is reportedly supporting Dipen Dewan, the candidate of the BNP\u2014described as a party detrimental to the hill people\u2014and is allegedly issuing threats and creating obstacles for the public.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rangamati Correspondent, CHT News Monday, 9 February 2026 Members of the JSS Santu Group are allegedly obstructing residents of several villages in Subalong Union of Barkal Upazila and Longadu Union of Longadu Upazila in Rangamati from attending an election campaign rally in support of Pahel Chakma, the sole independent candidate in the Rangamati constituency. 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