THE United Peoples Democratic Front (UPDF) has marked one year since the gruesome attack on Jumma villages in Sajek that left at least four Jummas dead and nearly five hundred houses burnt.The UPDF today staged a candle light vigil in Khagrachari in commemoration of the victims. (photo attached)
Sajek Nari Samaj was also scheduled to hold a discussion in Sajek to mark the day, but the army prevented them.
About 200 people attended the candle light vigil, which was held in front of UPDF office at Swanirbhor at 6:30pm.
UPDF leaders Ujwal Smriti Chakma and Kalo Priyo Chakma made brief speeches at the gathering.
They expressed their anger at the failure of the government to punish those responsible for the violent attack that evoked national and international condemnation.
“It’s been one year since the attack took place, and yet the culprits have not been made to face justice.” Ujwal said.
“This is such failures on the part of the government, such blanket impunity given to the attackers, which encourages further attacks on Jumma people.” he said referring to the recent attack in Longudu.
The Sajek attacks carried out jointly by army and Bengali settlers on 19 and 20 February last year had left four Jummas dead and nearly five hundred houses burnt.
The government even failed to form an inquiry committee to probe the incident, let alone bring the culprits to book.
One year on, the Jummas in Sajek still live in atmosphere of fear and insecurity, while the army continues to intimidate them.
The Sajek attack was followed by similar attacks in Khagrachari town on 23 February.
Several Jumma houses were burnt down in the organised attack.
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Source : chtnews.com
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