News No.144 /2015: Tuesday,
September 08, 2015
THERE have been
attempts to grab lands in Maischari Union of Mahalchari Upazila by Bengali
settlers, according to sources.
On 6 September, a
Bengali settler named Md. Anwar, 26, son of Mujibul Islam from Joysen Para
built a house on lands belonging to Moti Lal Chakma, 55, son of late Nagendra
Chakma in West Manikchari, Maischari Union. Anwar is trying to grab his 3-acre
teak plantation.
When Moti Lal lodged a
complaint, the Mahalchari UNO, the OC and the 2-IC of Mahalchari zone visited
the spot. The UNO asked both the parties to maintain status quo, but no Bengali
representative was present when he said this.
On the same day, i.e.
6 September, another settler named Md. Abu Sayeed from Joysen Para built a
house on Chikan Dhan Chakma’s land in West Joysen Para. He has an estimated 3
acres of land in his possession.
On 7 September, Md.
Ershad and Md. Phul Mian from Joysen Para tried to grab 2 acres of land
belonging to Bhaga Dutta Chakma, 45, a member of Maischari Union Council and
resident of West Kiyang-ghat.
The settlers cleared
jungles and leveled earths to build houses there.
Bhaga Dutta told chtnews.com that
he had informed police about the matter.
‘A team of the local
administration is expected to visit the area today to inquire about my
allegation.’ he added.
Local Jumma villagers
have alleged that Maischari Awami League president Md. Gias Uddin is
instigating the settlers to grab Jumma’s land in the area.
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