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Govt Determined to Ensure Peace in Hill Districts
  • Staff Correspondent
  • 2024-09-20 09:02:53

The government is working earnestly to resolve the problems in Khagrachhari and Rangamati. The government is deeply saddened and distressed by the ongoing attacks, assaults, and loss of life following the lynching and subsequent death of a man last Wednesday.

 
All law and order forces have been directed by the government to exercise maximum restraint and ensure the safety of all the people living in the three hill districts. The government is determined to ensure peace, and harmony there.

This information was given in a message sent from the Media Wing of the Chief Advisor on Friday (September 20).


It said that all are being directed not to take the law into their own hands and not to engage in destructive activities. Taking the law into one's own hands and destroying any property is a punishable offense.


A fair investigation of all incidents related to violence and prosecution of those responsible will be ensured. For this purpose, a strong investigation committee will be formed soon. The concerned have been instructed to ensure proper treatment of the injured.

It also said that on Saturday (September 21), a high-level government delegation led by the Home Advisor will visit Khagrachhari and Rangamati. The delegation consists of Home Affairs Advisor, Chattogram Hill Tracts Advisor, Local Government Advisor, and Special Assistant to Chief Advisor on Defense and National Integration Development.

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