Sunday, November 1, 2009

JSS (Santu) kidnaps UPDF supporter in Rangamati

chtnews.com
News No. 147/2009, October 10, 2009

A supporter of the United Peoples’ Democratic Front (UPDF) has been kidnapped in Rangamati, UPDF sources said.

JSS militants belonging to Santu faction kidnapped Bancha Ram Chakma, 37, s/o Dhananjoy Chakma from Rangamati town at around 10am today.

He was beaten up and taken to an unknown location.

The incident comes amid CHT-wide protests against setter attacks on UPDF members in Laxmichari yesterday.

Bancha Ram Chakma is a resident of Kudukchari Abashik, 10 kilometers north-west of Rangamati town, and a staunch supporter of the United Peoples’ Democratic Front.

UPDF Rangamati district unit organiser Shanti Dev Chakma condemned the incident and demanded his immediate release.