Hill Voice, 28 September 2024, Rangamati: In No.5 Bara Harina Union of Barkal Upazila under Rangamati district, a Jumma villager has been allegedly threatened with occupation of his land including dwelling house, fruit plantation by the army.

According to local sources, yesterday (September 27), Friday, 20th EGB commander Major Shamim of Majhipara army camp located in No.5 Bara Harina Union, threatened Mintu Bikash Chakma (32), son of Samchandra Chakma, resident of Majhipara village under No.162 Chiba Bara Harina Mauza, calling to the camp. Mintu Bikash Chakma owns 5 acres of land there, including his homestead, various fruit plantations and jum cultivation. Major Shamim said that the place should be given to the army.

When Mintu Bikash Chakma refused to give up his land, Major Shamim threatened to occupy the place by force.

At present Mintu Bikash Chakma is said to be in a lot of anxiety and panic.