Sunday, November 9, 2008

UPDF member arrested in Sajek

A member of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) was arrested in Sajek under Rangamati district on 7 November.

Sources said Motor Chakma, aged 33, s/o Budu Chakma (mother's name Erebu Chakma) of village Balukhali under Bongoltoli Union of Baghaichari Thana was arrested from the house of one of his relatives in the village of Egojyachari in Sajek.

A group of army personnel from Majolong camp raided the village at around 4:30pm and arrested him.

Mr. Chakma, an active member of the UPDF, is believed to have been there on a family business. He has not been handed over to the police till the writing of this report at 3pm today.

No further details are available.


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News No. 166/2008, November 9, 2008