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| Jhimit Chakma |
Guimara Correspondent, CHT News
Friday, June 26, 2026
Bangladesh Army personnel opened fire on leaders and
members of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) on Friday morning, June
26, 2026, in the Painong Para area of Hafchhari Union, Guimara Upazila,
Khagrachhari District, according to local sources. UPDF organizer Jhimit Chakma
was reportedly shot and wounded during the incident and was subsequently taken
into custody by army personnel.
The shooting occurred at approximately 7:00 a.m., when
an army unit that had allegedly been lying in wait launched a surprise attack
on the UPDF group. Chakma, identified as an organizer of the UPDF's Guimara
Unit, reportedly sustained gunshot wounds to his hand and thigh. His current
condition was not immediately known.
Army personnel later left the area with Chakma in
custody, residents said, heading toward Guimara Sadar.
Local sources also alleged that masked armed
individuals were present alongside the soldiers during the operation.
The incident has reportedly generated widespread fear
among local residents.
The UPDF strongly condemned the operation and called
for protests against it.
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