Sajek Correspondent, CHT News
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Bangladesh Army personnel reportedly conducted
operations in several areas of Sajek, Rangamati, accompanied by members of an
armed group accused by local residents of collaborating with the military.
According to local sources, around 3 a.m. on Sunday,
November 8, a group of 40 to 50 army personnel left the Baghaihat Army Zone in
three jeeps, accompanied by several armed group members. They reportedly
carried out activities in Babaiyachhara in Baghaihat, Retkaba in Gangaram, and
Shuknachhara near the Baghaihat border, causing fear and anxiety among local
residents.
During the operation, an armed group member identified
as Jackson Chakma reportedly made a threatening remark to an elderly resident
of Baibachhara village, saying, "Three groups have joined forces, and the
army is with us. Can the UPDF stand against us?"
His remarks reportedly sparked concern and anger among
local residents.
An elderly resident of the area said, "The army
is the very force responsible for oppressing and abusing the people, yet these
individuals regard it as their ally. What could be more disgraceful than
that?"
Another resident questioned the army's actions, saying, "The army repeatedly harasses and abuses local people under the pretext of searching for so-called terrorists. Yet armed individuals move around freely alongside army personnel. What kind of counterterrorism operation is this?"
Meanwhile, army personnel reportedly continued
patrolling and conducting operations at various locations later in the morning.
Local residents alleged that the army was carrying out
these activities to intimidate the public and disrupt the ongoing blockade
organized by Sajek residents. They further alleged that the army had taken no
action against armed members of the PCJSS (Santu) and was instead providing
them with support while operating alongside armed group members accused of
harassing, intimidating, and abusing ordinary civilians.
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