Kaukhali Correspondent, CHT News
Thursday, August 7, 2025
The Bangladesh Army soldiers conducted a raid and
search at the home of a local public representative early this morning in
Panchhari village of Kaukhali upazila, Rangamati district.
The incident occurred today, Thursday (August 7,
2025), at around 4:45 a.m.
The affected public representative is Shashi Ranjan
Chakma, son of Rebati Mohan Chakma. He is a two-time elected member of Ward No.
5 under Ghagra Union Parishad No. 3.
At the time of the raid, both he and his wife were not
at home. Due to market day, one of his brothers had gone to the market early in
the morning with fresh produce.
Alo Chakma, the sister-in-law of Shashi Ranjan Chakma
who was present at the house, told this reporter:
“The army came to our house and said they had
information that there were weapons here. They said they wanted to conduct a
search. I firmly told them we have no weapons. We’ve heard how during searches
in hill people’s homes, there are incidents of looting and innocent people are
falsely accused of possessing weapons. I asked them why they came at night
instead of during the day if they just wanted to search the house.”
She further added: “The army asked everyone, including
my elderly in-laws, to come outside. We didn’t go out. Later, after seeking
permission, three army personnel including the officer in charge entered the
house. However, they didn’t touch anything and didn’t find any illegal items in
the room.”
It was also reported that a hill man wearing army
uniform was present with the soldiers.
Before leaving, the army took group photos of the
family members. The officer in charge of the raid reportedly expressed regret,
saying: “There’s nothing we can do. We have to come as per government orders.”
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