Hill Voice, 6 August 2025, Bandarban: A massive military operation is underway by the Bangladesh Army in various Jumma villages in Ruma and Thanchi upazilas of Bandarban district, and allegations have been received that at least 1 person has been detained, 2 people have been beaten, and many houses have been searched in a harassing manner.

According to local sources, at around 4 am today (August 6), a group of army numbering 45/50 led by Major Mehedi Hasan Sarkar from Ruma Army Zone of Ruma Upazila conducted a raid on Pantala village in Ward No. 8 of Galengya Union. During the operation, the army personnel conducted an extensive search of two houses in the village. However, nothing was found. It is known that the army group was staying in Pantala village till the time of writing this report.

At the same time, another army group of 15-20 soldiers went to Naitong Para in the same upazila in the morning and took up position. In addition, it is reported that army arrested an innocent villager named Sijimong Marma (27), son of Mongwai Marma, who was found staying in a Jum house in Crowdong Para.

On the other hand, it is reported that a group of more than 150 army personnel, being divided into four groups, took up positions in Kyasu Para, Brahmadatta Para, Adika Para and Bolipara villages of Bolipara union of Thanchi upazila since midnight yesterday (August 5). It is learnt that the army found Maurum Chakma and his wife (name unknown) in a Jum house in Brahmadatta Para and severely beat them.

In addition, another group of army personnel conducted extensive searches at the homes of three Jumma villagers in Kamalabagan Para of Bolipara Union. The victims are: Panthwar Chakma (45), son of late Baghye Chakma, Chandralal Chakma (48), son of late Lej Chakma and Rajchandra Tripura (48), son of laye Sadhuchandra Tripura.