{"id":6059,"date":"2026-03-19T21:17:39","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T15:17:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chtnews.com\/english\/?p=6059"},"modified":"2026-03-19T21:17:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T15:17:39","slug":"man-detained-by-army-in-panchhari-released-after-questioning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chtnews.com\/english\/2026\/03\/19\/man-detained-by-army-in-panchhari-released-after-questioning\/","title":{"rendered":"Man Detained by Army in Panchhari, Released After Questioning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Panchari correspondent, CHT News<\/strong><br \/>\nThursday, March 19, 2026<\/p>\n<p>A man detained by members of the Bangladesh Army in Panchhari Upazila was later released after authorities determined he had no links to the United People\u2019s Democratic Front (UPDF), according to local sources.<\/p>\n<p>The incident occurred Thursday afternoon, March 19, 2026, in Moratila, under Ultachhari Union of Panchari Upazila, Khagrachari.<\/p>\n<p>The individual, identified as Bhut Tripura, 28, son of Din Mohan Tripura, is a resident of Heladhula Para in Latiban Union. He had reportedly been visiting his in-laws in Padmini Para, Moratila, for the past several days.<\/p>\n<p>Witnesses said that around 2:30 p.m., a group of approximately 20 to 25 army personnel arrived in three vehicles from the Panchhari Sub-Zone and conducted an operation in the Moratila market area. At the time, Tripura was sitting at a local shop having tea when soldiers approached him, suspected him of being affiliated with the UPDF, and took him into custody for questioning at the sub-zone.<\/p>\n<p>According to sources, the army later verified his identity with the help of a local informant. After confirming that he had no involvement with the UPDF or any other organization, he was released.<\/p>\n<p>During questioning, Tripura was reportedly asked about the whereabouts and identities of suspected UPDF members in the area.<\/p>\n<p>The incident has contributed to ongoing concerns among residents, who allege repeated harassment and mistreatment by security forces in Panchhari. 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