Army prevents a Jumma from constructing houses in Maischari, soldiers injured in monkey attack

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News No. 29/2008, February 20, 2008

On 17 February, army personnel from Kiang-ghat camp in Khagrachari prevented Pabullya Chakma s/o late Chigono Chakma of village Karallyachari from constructing a house on his own land.

Mr. Chakma bought two sacks of cement and other house building materials, but the army ordered him not to construct the house. His land lies about half a kilometer from Sarnath Arannyo Kuthir.

The army also prevented the uplift work of the Kuthir, run a disciple of Rev. Bana Bhante, the most revered Arhant Buddhist monk in Bangladesh. Troops have been deployed at the Kuthir area since January 3 to make sure that the order is complied with.

Of course, uplift work has been stopped and the army also succeeded in preventing a religious gathering at the Kuthir (the event took place in the village). But when they were basking in victory it never occurred to them that there is a thing called natural punishment.

And this is what they have met with recently. It is easy for the army to impose its will on the innocent Jumma villagers, but it is not that so when it comes to wild animals. They are not bound to obey human laws and orders as they have their own laws. Therefore, the army and monkeys have come face to face with each other in the theatre of the war.

The war has already broken out and the army has suffered two casualties. A few days back troops of monkeys launched their first surprise attack on the army soldiers posted at Sarnath Arannyo Kuthir and injured one. The wounded soldier had to be treated in the hospital. The second attack has taken place today leaving another army man seriously injured. No casualties have been reported from the monkey's side!

Obviously, the army has found its own match!