On 22 September 2012 Bangladesh army backed Muslim settlers attacked indigenous Buddhist people in Rangamati. When the indigenous people counter attacked in self defence Bangladesh army took side with the Muslim settlers. 76 indigenous people were injured and numerous indigenous properties were destroyed. Mr. Simul Chakma and Mr.Dhiman Chakma, 2 indigenous Buddhist victims of the brutal attack.

Bangladesh army torture indigenous Chakma Buddhists in Naniachar

On 16 Nov. 1986, a Bangladesh army platoon comprising 32 personnel of 40 EBR from the army camp at Burighat led by Subedar Sultan Ahmed raided indigenous Buddhist village Eest Hetmora (of Burighat) in Naniachar, Rangamati district. During the raid, Bangladesh army arrested and beat many indigenous Chakma Buddhists. Bangladesh army took many indigenous persons to army camp for further detention, interrogation and torture. The victims are:

1. Mr. Dilip Chand Chakma (55), son of late Madan Moni Chakma of East Hetmora, Naniachar. Bangladesh army arrested, detained and severely beat him.
2. Mr. Sukhendu Chakma (35), son of late Madan Moni Chakma, address as above. As above.
3. Mr. Suniti Ranjan Chakma (30), son of Mr. Kshetra Mohan Chakma, address as above. He was arrested, beaten and taken to the army camp at Burighat. He was released next day after further beating.
4. Mr. Kishore Kumar Chakma (25), son of Mr. Doyal Chand Chakma, address as above. He was beaten as above.
5. Mr. Krishna Lal Chakma (22), son of Mr. Tanu Ranjan Chakma, address as above. He was beaten as above.
6. Mr. Vasant Lal Chakma (18), son of Mr. Tanu Ranjan Chakma, address as above. He was beaten as above.
7. Mr. Korunamoy Chakma (30), son of Mr. Chokya Chakma, address as above. He was beaten as above.
8. Mr. Jhurbo Choga Chakma (20), son of Mr. Obohela Chakma of Pujgang, Panchari. He went to visit his relations at East Hetmora, Naniachar. Bangladesh army arrested and severely beat him.

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