When whole country was celebrating the victory day of the country on 16 Dec 2014, Bangladesh army backed Muslim settlers attacked indigenous people in Bagachari area of Naniarchar to evict them from their traditional land. 50 indigenous houses, 7 shops and 1 Buddhist temple were destroyed. Indigenous couple picking up pieces after Bangladesh army backed Muslim settlers attacked them on 16 December 2014.

Bangladesh army torture indigenous people in Naniachar

On 22 June 1991, Bangladesh army of 8th EBR from Naniachar army camp led by Capt. Shamim Jagrul launched a military operation against the indigenous people of Dajya Para, Kengelchari, Tarachari, Ramsupari Para and Kerengyanala in Naniachar, Rangamati district.

During the operation, Bangladesh army indiscriminately beat and torture indigenous people. The victims are:

1. Mr. Babulal Chakma (21), son of Mr. Nila Kumar Chakma of Dajya Para, Naniachar.
2. Mr. Amiya Moy Chakma (10), son of Mr. Nila Kumar Chakma.
3. Miss Milasabua Chakma (18), daughter of Mr. Nila Kumar Chakma.
4. Mr. Shanti Jeevan Chakma (12), son of Mr. Jeetendra Lal Chakma.
5. Mr. Shatrughna Chakma (16), son of Mr. Nishi Kumar Chakma of Tarachari, Naniachar.
6. Miss Putul Sona Chakma (10), daughter of Mr. Dinabandhu Chakma of Ramsupari Para, Naniachar.
7. Mrs. Nirbasona Chakma (26), wife of Mr. Kalamanucchya Chakma of Dajya Para, Naniachar.
8. Miss Buddhidwip Chakma (20), daughter of Mr. Napida Chakma of Ramsupari Para, Naniachar.
9. Mr. Fuzukko Chakma (18), daughter of Mr. Madan Mohan Chakma of Kerengyanala village, Mahalchari.

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