Borkha Party men kidnap UPDF activist in Laxmichari

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News No. 14/2010, January 30, 2010

An activist of the United Peoples’ Democratic Front (UPDF) has been kidnapped in Laxmichari, Khagrachari, UPDF sources say.

A group of military-backed Borkha Party men led by Kapil Sen Chakma, Phorachan Chakma and Nirmal Kanti Chakma raided Hazachari Master Para village under Dullyatali Union last night and picked up Rashik Chandra Chakma alias Agata (age 20) son of Mongal Dhan Chakma, UPDF Khagrachari District Unit Organiser Niron Chakma said.

He has been handed over to the army in Laxmichari Zone, latest reports say.

He hails from village Bardona, Dewan Para under Dullyatali Union.

Rashik went to Master Para to participate in a religious programme on the occasion of Maghi Purnima.

He was kidnapped from the religious gathering.

Earlier, on 7 April 2009, Rashik was arrested by Bangladesh Army personnel from Jurgachari in Laxmichari Sadar. He was handed over to the police and was shown arrested under section 54 of the Criminal Procedure Code, which gives the police arbitrary power to arrest anyone on mere suspicion.

However, he was released a few days later from Khagrachari jail.

Niron Chakma has condemned the kidnapping of Rashik Chakma, demanded his immediate and unconditional release, and urged the government to take actions against the Borkha Party terrorists.