SANTU LARMA SUPPORTERS ATTACK ONE IN RANGAMATI

chtnews.com
News No. 80/2009, July 08, 2009

MEMBERS OF THE JANA SAMHATI SAMITI (SANTU GROUP) YESTERDAY ATTACKED A
SUPPORTER OF THE UNITED PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC FRONT (UPDF) IN RANGAMATI.

UPDF’s Rangamati district organiser, Shanti Dev Chakma told
chtnews.com that a group of JSS (Santu) members led by Bodhisattwa
Chakma and Chinese Chakma attacked Mintu Chakma (42) with hokey sticks
and iron rods at Banarupa in the town.

The attack left Mintu Chakma seriously wounded. He was first admitted
to Rangamati Sadar Hospital, and then shifted to Chittagong Medical
College Hospital.

His condition has been stated to be critical He sustained grievous
injuries in his head.

Mintu Chakma is a staunch supporter of the UPDF. Couples of weeks ago
his house at Gorjontoli in Rangamati town had come under attack of the
JSS members.

He held a press conference against the said attack, holding Santu
Larma responsible for it.

Mr. Larma and his gang members have unleashed a reign of terror in
Rangamati town. Previously, his men shot and wounded Chandra Shekhor
Chakma, ex-General Secretary of the JSS, Pragati Chakma, a Union
Council Chairman, Kollol Chakma, a PCP (UPDF) member, and Aungshuman
Chakma, a JSS member (Rupayan).

Their terror victims also included Baghaihat Upazila Chairman
Sudarshan Chakma and Jurachari Union Council Chairman Kina Mohan
Chakma.

The government and the army are providing full support to Santu Larma
-- who is also the Chairman of the CHT Regional Council -- in his
fascist and anti-Jumma activities, alleged Shanti Dev Chakma.

“Mr. Larma and his gang member have become ferocious recently because
they have lost ground and have been ousted from many areas previously
held by them.” Mr. Chakma said and added that Santu Larma’s days are
numbered.