Hill Voice, 7 December 2024: It has been reported that a joint military operation was carried out by the Bangladesh Army belonging to the 24th Infantry Division from Baghaihat, Longadu, Dighinala and Khagrachari sardar zones.

The operation was carried out in war-like conduct in peaceful areas inhabited by the indigenous Jumma people which resulted in panic and fear among the inhabitants.

According to local sources, the operation was carried out for 3 days continuously starting from the 4th of December and concluding on the 7th of December 2024.

It was reported that the joint operation was coordinated and carried out by the 6th East Bengal Regiment of Baghaihat Zone, Tejaswi (3rd Bir) Regiment of Longadu Zone, 4th East Bengal Regiment (4th Bir) of Dighinala Zone, and the Khagrachhari Sadar Zone (22nd Bir) under the 24th Infantry Division of the Bangladesh Army.

During the operation, army personnel numbering 80- 100 were divided into 4 groups to carry out searches in various locations including Majlong, Bridge Para, 6 No. Para, 7 No. Para, 8 No. Para and Hijing Para. Further, the operation also extended to both sides of the Sajek-Dighinala road, which extended up to 500 meters meanwhile drones were deployed to monitor each and every movement of the inhabitants.

This unprovoked and uncalled-for war-like military action of the Bangladesh Army has not only terrorised the innocent Jumma people but has also to a large extent disrupted their daily lives as they are not being allowed to move out of their habitats.

It is also learnt that the General Commanding officer (GOC) of the 24th Infantry Division, BA-4028 Major General Mir Mushfiqur Rahman, visited the Baghaihat Zone from Chittagong cantonment on a Bangladesh Air Force helicopter BH 969 on 7th December 2024.