On 3 August 2004, Bangladesh army backed Bengali Muslim settlers killed 2 members of an indigenous Buddhist family in Dhandachara village of Bhushanchara in Barkal. At night at around 11 pm the Muslim settlers attacked Mr. Barun Kumar Chakma (33) and his family members with swords and spears. Mr. Barun Kumar Chakma died on the spot and his wife Ms. Subarna Chakma (28) and 11 months old son Kampan Chakma were seriously injured. Next day on 4 August Ms. Subarna died from her injuries. Kampan Chakma got serious injuries at his right leg.

Bangladesh army torture indigenous people in Dighinala

On 16 April 1988, Bangladesh army from the army camp at Merung launched a military operation against the indigenous inhabitants of Chota Merung in Dighinala, Khagrachari district. During the operation Bangladesh army beat and robbed indigenous people who were visiting their relations. Bangladesh army robbed Tk. 1200 (Twelve hundred taka) from the indigenous victims. The victims are:

1. Mr. Kalachan Chakma of Banchara, Pablalchali, Dighinala.
2. Mr. Chandar Lal Chakma, address as above.

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