{"id":6012,"date":"2026-03-03T17:34:59","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T11:34:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chtnews.com\/english\/?p=6012"},"modified":"2026-03-03T21:36:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T15:36:53","slug":"army-detains-village-headman-natun-joy-chakma-and-his-son-in-sajek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chtnews.com\/english\/2026\/03\/03\/army-detains-village-headman-natun-joy-chakma-and-his-son-in-sajek\/","title":{"rendered":"Army Detains Village Headman Natun Joy Chakma and His Son in Sajek"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Sajek Correspondent, CHT News<br \/>\n<\/strong>Tuesday, 3 March 2026<\/p>\n<p>Natun Joy Chakma (45), Karbari of Shanti Para in the Machalong area under Sajek Union of Baghaichhari Upazila, Rangamati and a member of the Sajek Karbari Association, has reportedly been detained by the Bangladesh Army along with his son, Ashapurna Chakma (24).<\/p>\n<p>According to local sources, at approximately 1:00 am last night, a team of army personnel from the Machalong Sub-Zone conducted an operation in Shanti Para and searched the residence of Natun Joy Chakma. Sources claim that no illegal items were found during the search. However, both father and son were taken into custody and brought to the Machalong Sub-Zone.<\/p>\n<p>Subsequently, another army team from Baghaighat Zone reportedly arrived in a pickup vehicle and transferred the detainees from the Machalong Sub-Zone to Baghaighat Zone. They are currently being held at the zone headquarters, according to local reports.<\/p>\n<p>The incident has triggered concern and resentment among residents of the area. 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