On August 3 2013, Bangladesh army backed Muslim settlers wielding sharp knives and machetes began to attack indigenous Buddhist and Hindu people in Taindong of Matiranga, claiming that indigenous miscreants had kidnapped a Muslim settler named Kamal Hossain. At least 50 indigenous people were wounded and 3 were killed. More than 1,500 indigenous men, women and children fled to the India-Bangladesh border. Indigenous Chakma and Tripuri refugees in temporary refugee camps set up by BSF (Border Security Force of India) in Indo-Bangladesh border.

Bangladesh army rob indigenous people in Baghaichari

On 5 Dec. 1988, Bangladesh army of 14 EBR from the army camp at Kala Pagajya, Baghaichari led by Capt. Harun along with Muslim settlers attacked indigenous Buddhist village South Pablakhali in Baghaichari, Rangamati district.

Bangladesh army attacked the indigenous village at such a time when all male inhabitants went to Durchari Bazar to shop their daily essentials. The army captain let loose his soldiers and the Muslim settlers to carry out robbery of the indigenous properties.

The matter was reported to Major Firdaus of 14 EBR at Durchari Camp. Instead of taking necessary action on the incident, Major Firdaus abused the persons who went to seek justice. It may be recalled that Major Firdaus is one of those who committed the genocide in Baghaichari (Kassalang) on 8-9 august 1986.

The victims are:

1. Mr. Sadhan Karbari of South Pablakhali, Khedar Mara Mouza Baghaichari.
2. Mr. Gupajay Chakma, address as above.
3. Mr. Bijoy Kumar Chakma, address as above.
4. Mr. Rabi Kumar Chakma, address as above,

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