Friday, December 14, 2007

Two UPDF supporters arrested in Bilaichari

On 11 December 2007, two supporters of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) were arrested from Bilaichari bazaar in Rangamati district.

Chizimuni Chakma and Bandujjya Chakma of Jamezchari village in Jurachari Upazilla were in Bilaichari market place when the army from nearby camp arrested them. The army gave no reason for the arrest.

They were taken to the camp and tortured badly. They have not been released till last night. Nor have they been produced before any court of law.

No further details are available.

Arbitrary arrest and detention of innocent Jumma people has been on the rise since the state of emergency was imposed in the country on 11 January this year.


Source from-Hill Watch Human Rights Forum,contact: hwhrf_99@yahoo.com or hwhrf.cht@gmail.com