On 26 August 2003; Bangladesh army in league with Muslim settlers attacked the indigenous Buddhist people in Mahalchari. Bangladesh army and Muslim settlers set fire on more than 370 indigenous Buddhist houses. An indigenous Chakma man and an indigenous Chakma infant (8 months) were killed. More than 1000 indigenous Buddhist people were rendered homeless. Lemucharipara Buddhist Temple and Babupara Buddhist Temple were burnt down. Lord Buddha's images were demolished. Bangladesh army and Muslim settlers raped 10 indigenous Chakma women.

Bangladesh army torture indigenous people in Naniachar

On 28 July 1987, Bangladesh army of 40th EBR from Bogachari and Kuduk Chari camps led by Capt. Tauheed raided indigenous Buddhist village East Hetmora of Burighat Union in Naniachar, Rangamati district.

During tbs raid Bangladesh army blindfolded indigenous people and subjected them to inhuman torture and beating such as kicking, slapping, hitting with guns etc.

1. Mr. Deva Priya Chakma (32), son of Mr. Mannua Chakma of East Hetmora, Burighat Union.
2. Mr. Kalottar Chakma (26), address as above.
3. Mr. Kapileshwar Chakma (28), son of Mr. Bishwembar Chakma, address as above.
4. Mr. Lulu Chakma (36), son of Mr. Samarendra Lal Chakma, address as above.

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