Clashes Erupt in Southeastern Bangladesh Following Alleged Rape

At least three people have been killed and dozens injured in southeastern Bangladesh after clashes erupted between aboriginal tribal groups and the Bengali settler community. The violence, which began on Sunday, was sparked by the alleged gang rape of an eighth grade tribal schoolgirl last week.

The unrest started in the Khagrachhari district headquarters where tribal communities, primarily from the Chakma and Marma groups, enforced a widespread roadblock using burning tires, logs, and bricks to protest the incident and demand justice. Authorities quickly responded by enforcing restrictions on movement and rallies. However, the violence escalated and subsequently spread to the nearby Guimara area, approximately 36 kilometers away.

According to local authorities, three people were fatally shot in the violence at Guimara. The clashes were intense, with a total of 13 army personnel and three policemen also sustaining injuries, as reported by the Home Ministry in Dhaka. The ministry issued a statement on Sunday evening, expressing deep sorrow over the casualties, pledging that legal action would be taken against those responsible for the violence, and urging residents to remain calm.

The crisis stems from an incident last Tuesday, when the schoolgirl was reportedly found unconscious by her parents and neighbors late at night after returning from private tuition. She is currently receiving treatment at a local hospital. Police have since arrested a Bengali teenager suspected of involvement in the alleged rape and have placed him under a six day remand for questioning. Despite the arrests and official appeals for calm, a curfew like situation has prevailed in Khagrachhari town, with many residents remaining indoors amid fears of escalating violence in the sensitive, hilly region. The incident highlights long standing tensions and security concerns between the indigenous and settler communities in the area.

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