Army arrests innocent villager in Baghaichari

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News No. 23/2008, February 12, 2008

Priti Bikash Chakma alias Phena, aged 55, s/o Gujungya Chakma was arrested when a group of about 20 army personnel from Korengatoli camp in Baghaichari under Rangamati district raided his home in the village of Middle Bongoltoli a little over midnight on 11 February.

He was rousted from his bed and taken to the camp. Thereafter, the army placed a home-made gun in his hands and handed him over to the Baghaichari police station. A case has been filed against him under Arms and Explosives Act.

Mr. Chakma has been described as innocent by those who know him. Sukhomoy, his neighbour, said he is a peaceful and amiable man and always help others in the village.

Another villager Swapan Chakma does not see any reason why he should be arrested. "Some people may not like him as he had contested in the last UP elections, but that has nothing to do with the army", he said.