One kidnapped in Subholong

ONE person has been kidnapped by armed terrorists in Subholong Union of Barkal Thana in Rangamati district.

Joyonto Sen Chakma, aged 55, also kwon as Bhorot Boidyo s/o Kalachand Chakma was kidnapped from a place called Narkel Bagan at around 4 pm yesterday, 24 October, when he was returning from Subholong bazaar. He is from South Ukchari village.

Quoting eyewitnesses, a human rights activist in Rangamati town told chtnews.com on condition that his name be not mentioned in this report for security concerns that the terrorists had asked Joyonto Sen his name, and when he had told them his name, they took him away at gun point.

"I have been told that the armed terrorists led him away towards Billochara" he further said and added that they are patronized by a powerful member of the Regional Council in Rangamati.

The victim is a traditional village healer, locally known as Boidyo. The reason for his kidnapping could not be known.

chtnews.com
News No. 160/2008, October 25, 2008