{"id":6050,"date":"2026-03-17T14:17:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T08:17:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chtnews.com\/english\/?p=6050"},"modified":"2026-03-17T14:17:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T08:17:24","slug":"army-presence-intensifies-in-bornal-union-stirring-fear-among-residents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chtnews.com\/english\/2026\/03\/17\/army-presence-intensifies-in-bornal-union-stirring-fear-among-residents\/","title":{"rendered":"Army Presence Intensifies in Bornal Union, Stirring Fear Among Residents"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Matiranga Correspondent | CHT News<br \/>\n<\/strong>Tuesday, March 17, 2026<\/p>\n<p>Military activity has intensified in parts of Bornal Union under Matiranga Upazila of\u00a0\u00a0Khagrachari District, prompting concern among local residents.<\/p>\n<p>Witnesses reported that army patrols were observed around 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Ward No. 2, particularly in the Borogram and Moidachhara areas. According to local sources, an estimated 70 soldiers from the Matiranga Army Zone have been deployed in the area, accompanied by members of the Ansar force.<\/p>\n<p>Residents said the increased troop presence and ongoing patrols have created a tense atmosphere, with many expressing fear and uncertainty.<\/p>\n<p>As of the time of filing this report, security personnel were continuing patrol operations across the area and were stationed near a shop in Moidachhara.<\/p>\n<p>Local sources added that similar military activity had been reported in the same area two days earlier.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Matiranga Correspondent | CHT News Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Military activity has intensified in parts of Bornal Union under Matiranga Upazila of\u00a0\u00a0Khagrachari District, prompting concern among local residents. Witnesses reported that army patrols were observed around 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Ward No. 2, particularly in the Borogram and Moidachhara areas. 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