Friday, August 14, 2009

Harassment of Buddhist monks: Jummas stage demo in Khagrachari




chtnews.com
News No. 42/2009, May 25, 2009

A demonstration has been held in Khagrachari in protest against the May 21 harassment of a group of Buddhist monks at Bogachari army check post in Naniachar, Rangamati.

Hundreds of people irrespective of religious affiliation took part in a procession braving heavy downpour.

The procession, which started at 10am, marched from Sujo Shikha club at Mahajonpara to the office of the Deputy Commissioner to submit a memorandum.

The Additional Deputy Commissioner received the memo on behalf of the government.

Renowned Jumma businessman Chonchu Moni Chakma, Khagrachari Upazila Lady Vice President Banshari Marma, Khagrachari Municipality Councilor Milon Dewan alias Monang and PCJSS (reformist) leader Roktotpal Tripura were present at the submission of the memorandum at DC office.