Shubhoraj Chakma, 60, a member of Dumdumya Union Council in Jurachari under Rangamati district, has been reportedly put under house arrest after his release from JSS captivity.
The armed members of the Jana Samhati Samiti (Santu faction) released him from captivity on 13 December on payment of a Taka 50,000 ransom, but put him under house arrest in the village of Kandebochara.
He was kidnapped from Fakirachara bazaar on 10 December for allegedly supporting UPDF.
UPDF’s Shanti Dev Chakma urged the JSS leaders to release him unconditionally, and said, “It has now become impossible for common people to lead a normal life because of the terrorists let loose by Santu Larma.”
He lambasted the government for failing to take any action against the terrorists, and said, “The apathy and indifference being shown by the authorities is tantamount to pampering the terrorists.”
He called upon the government to take measures to arrest the armed loyalists of Santu Larma and bring them to justice.
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Santu group kidnaps 3 in Jurachari
THE armed members of the Jana Samhati Samiti (Santu faction) raided the village of Dane Jurachari under Jurachari Upazila in Rangamati district and kidnapped three UPDF supporters at gun point.
The incident took place in the wee hours today. A small group of JSS men took them from their homes.
The kidnapped villagers are Gyanendu Chakma, 35, son of Barun Chandra Chakma, Patthor Muni Chakma, 35, son of Indra Lakshyo Chakma and Kina Chan Chakma, 19, son of Lepya Chakma.
UPDF’s Shanti Dev Chakma condemned the incident and urged JSS to release them unconditionally and without harm.
Another report adds: one of the two villagers kidnapped earlier on 16 December by Santu group in Sajek has been set free.
The kidnappers gave hints that the other one, Boidyo Chakma alias Sudom, will also be released soon.
The incident took place in the wee hours today. A small group of JSS men took them from their homes.
The kidnapped villagers are Gyanendu Chakma, 35, son of Barun Chandra Chakma, Patthor Muni Chakma, 35, son of Indra Lakshyo Chakma and Kina Chan Chakma, 19, son of Lepya Chakma.
UPDF’s Shanti Dev Chakma condemned the incident and urged JSS to release them unconditionally and without harm.
Another report adds: one of the two villagers kidnapped earlier on 16 December by Santu group in Sajek has been set free.
The kidnappers gave hints that the other one, Boidyo Chakma alias Sudom, will also be released soon.
Dawn-to-dusk road blockade ends in Khagrachari
The dawn-to-dusk road blockade called by the Hill Students Council (PCP), a front organisation of the United Peoples Democratic Front, ended in Khagrachari today without major untoward incidents.
The programme was called in protest against police attacks on a peaceful conference of the PCP and indiscriminate arrest of its members on Wednesday.
Normal life in the town ground to a halt as motorized vehicles remained off the roads. No long-route buses plied in the district.
Large contingents of police personnel were deployed in many parts of the town, and sheershanews.com said the pickets beat up a pedestrian in Manikchari and pelted a micro bus with stones at Panch-mile area on Dighinala – Khagrachari road.
The PCP leaders thanked all concerned for supporting their programme and urged the government to release all its arrested members.
Meanwhile, one of the remaining arrested PCP members has been released. His name is Komendra Lal Tripura, a candidate for Secondary School Certificate exam to be held in next February.
Nine others are still in jail. All of them are students. They were refused bail when they were produced before the court of senior judicial district magistrate yesterday.
The programme was called in protest against police attacks on a peaceful conference of the PCP and indiscriminate arrest of its members on Wednesday.
Normal life in the town ground to a halt as motorized vehicles remained off the roads. No long-route buses plied in the district.
Large contingents of police personnel were deployed in many parts of the town, and sheershanews.com said the pickets beat up a pedestrian in Manikchari and pelted a micro bus with stones at Panch-mile area on Dighinala – Khagrachari road.
The PCP leaders thanked all concerned for supporting their programme and urged the government to release all its arrested members.
Meanwhile, one of the remaining arrested PCP members has been released. His name is Komendra Lal Tripura, a candidate for Secondary School Certificate exam to be held in next February.
Nine others are still in jail. All of them are students. They were refused bail when they were produced before the court of senior judicial district magistrate yesterday.
Two villagers kidnapped Santu group in Sajek
TWO Jumma villagers were kidnapped by armed members of the Jana Samhati Samiti (Santu faction) in Sajek of Rangamati district yesterday.
They were kidnapped about 6am from Majalong village No. 8. The kidnappes have been identified as Boidyo Chakma alias Sudom, 22, of village Chamenichara and Muktodhan Chakma, 25, son of Phali Chakma of village Majalong village No. 8.
A group of 22 armed men led by Niloy Chakma masterminded the abduction. The terrorists belong to Santu faction of the JSS.
The terrorists came to Sajek a few days ago, and are now staying at Bhuochari area.
They were kidnapped about 6am from Majalong village No. 8. The kidnappes have been identified as Boidyo Chakma alias Sudom, 22, of village Chamenichara and Muktodhan Chakma, 25, son of Phali Chakma of village Majalong village No. 8.
A group of 22 armed men led by Niloy Chakma masterminded the abduction. The terrorists belong to Santu faction of the JSS.
The terrorists came to Sajek a few days ago, and are now staying at Bhuochari area.
Police attack PCP activists in Khagrachari : District-wide road blockade announced
DOZENS of Hill Student’s Council (PCP) activists have been injured in Khagrachari when police attacked them with gun shots, rubber bullets, tear gas and clubs.
Police also raided Khabangpujya and arrested 40 persons including women and children. However, 25 of them were released later from Khagrachari police station.
The PCP called road blockade for 17 December in protest against the brutal police attack on their peaceful conference at Swanirbhor.
PCP Khagrachari district unit leaders said the police blocked them in front of the office of the District Council when they were trying to take out a procession at the end of their conference at 2:15pm today.
The PCP leaders then requested the police to withdraw the blockade and respect their right to take part in peaceful processions.
“Instead police tried to disperse us by resorting to baton charges, using tear gas and firing rubber bullets.” Apruchi Marma, newly elected president of PCP Khagrachari district unit, told chtnews.com.
“When they failed to disperse us, they fired live bullets at us and army was deployed” he added.
In the face of joint attacks by army and police, the PCP activists were then forced to retreat to the nearby Jumma areas -- Khabangpujya and Narnaghia.
But the army and police pursued them and arrested whomever they got hold of.
The PCP, the Hill Women’s Federation, the Democratic Youth Forum and UPDF Khagrachari district unit condemned the attack on peaceful PCP gathering by army and police and urged the government to release those arrested.
They also demanded punishment of those involved in the attack.
The 11th conference of the PCP Khagrachari unit was held today at 11:30am today at Swanirbhor.
Chaired by Shipu Chakma, vice president of PCP Khagrachari district unit, the conference was also addressed by UPDF leader Kalo Priyo Chakma, DYF leader Mithun Chakma, HWF leader Madri Chakma, PCP leaders Pronoy Chakma, Palash Chakma and Bipul Chakma.
Over one thousand PCP members and supporters participated in the conference.
A 19-member new committee for PCP Khagrachari district unit was also elected. Apruchi Marma, Umesh Chakma and Palash Chakma elected were made president, general secretary and organising secretary respectively.
Police also raided Khabangpujya and arrested 40 persons including women and children. However, 25 of them were released later from Khagrachari police station.
The PCP called road blockade for 17 December in protest against the brutal police attack on their peaceful conference at Swanirbhor.
PCP Khagrachari district unit leaders said the police blocked them in front of the office of the District Council when they were trying to take out a procession at the end of their conference at 2:15pm today.
The PCP leaders then requested the police to withdraw the blockade and respect their right to take part in peaceful processions.
“Instead police tried to disperse us by resorting to baton charges, using tear gas and firing rubber bullets.” Apruchi Marma, newly elected president of PCP Khagrachari district unit, told chtnews.com.
“When they failed to disperse us, they fired live bullets at us and army was deployed” he added.
In the face of joint attacks by army and police, the PCP activists were then forced to retreat to the nearby Jumma areas -- Khabangpujya and Narnaghia.
But the army and police pursued them and arrested whomever they got hold of.
The PCP, the Hill Women’s Federation, the Democratic Youth Forum and UPDF Khagrachari district unit condemned the attack on peaceful PCP gathering by army and police and urged the government to release those arrested.
They also demanded punishment of those involved in the attack.
The 11th conference of the PCP Khagrachari unit was held today at 11:30am today at Swanirbhor.
Chaired by Shipu Chakma, vice president of PCP Khagrachari district unit, the conference was also addressed by UPDF leader Kalo Priyo Chakma, DYF leader Mithun Chakma, HWF leader Madri Chakma, PCP leaders Pronoy Chakma, Palash Chakma and Bipul Chakma.
Over one thousand PCP members and supporters participated in the conference.
A 19-member new committee for PCP Khagrachari district unit was also elected. Apruchi Marma, Umesh Chakma and Palash Chakma elected were made president, general secretary and organising secretary respectively.
Another kidnapped by Santu group in Rangamati
ANOTHER person was kidnapped in Rangamati, according to sources.
The incident took place on 13 December when Ushayon Chakma, 26, son of Arunjoy Chakma of village Panchari under Shubholong Union in Barkal Upazila, went to Rangamati town.
A group of Jana Samhati Samiti members (Santu faction) kidnapped him from Banarupa bazaar at noon.
His family members are learnt to have contacted the JSS (Santu) leaders in Rangamati and urged them to release him.
Mr. Chakma is a former member of the United Peoples Democratic Front (UPDF). He left the party in 2008.
The incident took place on 13 December when Ushayon Chakma, 26, son of Arunjoy Chakma of village Panchari under Shubholong Union in Barkal Upazila, went to Rangamati town.
A group of Jana Samhati Samiti members (Santu faction) kidnapped him from Banarupa bazaar at noon.
His family members are learnt to have contacted the JSS (Santu) leaders in Rangamati and urged them to release him.
Mr. Chakma is a former member of the United Peoples Democratic Front (UPDF). He left the party in 2008.
UP member released from Santu Group captivity
A MEMBER of Dumdumya Union Council in Jurachari Upazila under Rangamati district, held hostage by Jana Samhati Samiti (Santu faction), has been released from captivity after a Taka 50,000 ransom was paid.
The hostage, Mr. Shubhoraj Chakma, was set free at 2pm today.
The 60-year-old was held hostage after JSS men took him from Fakirachara bazaar on 10 December, telling him that they had something to discuss with him.
The next day the miscreants demanded Taka 100,000 from his wife for his release and asked her to pay the money by 13 December.
His wife today contacted the hostage takers, who finally agreed to free him for Taka 50,000.
Mr. Chakma is an elected member of Dumdumya Union Council and a resident of Kandebochara village.
The hostage, Mr. Shubhoraj Chakma, was set free at 2pm today.
The 60-year-old was held hostage after JSS men took him from Fakirachara bazaar on 10 December, telling him that they had something to discuss with him.
The next day the miscreants demanded Taka 100,000 from his wife for his release and asked her to pay the money by 13 December.
His wife today contacted the hostage takers, who finally agreed to free him for Taka 50,000.
Mr. Chakma is an elected member of Dumdumya Union Council and a resident of Kandebochara village.
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