Violence in Khagrachhari has led to the filing of three cases, including one for murder. The situation has largely returned to normal since this morning, Thursday, with traffic running smoothly across the district, and businesses open.
The Khagrachhari Sadar Police have filed a case against 600-700 unidentified individuals for vandalism, creating unrest, and attacking the police, in violation of Section 144. The case was filed by Sub-Inspector (SI) Shahriar, confirmed Officer-in-Charge (OC) Abdul Baten Mridha.
In a separate incident, two cases have been filed at the Guimara Police Station regarding a murder and an attack on police officers. Around 250-300 unidentified individuals have been named as accused in these cases.
Guimara’s OC Enamul Haque Chowdhury confirmed that the situation in the upazila is now under control.
Meanwhile, Shoyon Shil, who was arrested on charges of raping a student, was sent to jail after being placed on a six-day remand. He was sent to the Khagrachhari Senior Judicial Magistrate Court, which ordered his detention in jail.
OC Abdul Baten Mridha said that after the remand, the accused was sent to jail through the court. The situation in Khagrachhari is now normal, and Section 144 remains in effect.
