Hill and Bengali residents face off as Section 144 imposed in Guimara

Hill activists and Bengali residents in Khagrachhari have faced off over the alleged rape of a Marma schoolgirl, prompting authorities to impose Section 144 in Guimara, banning all gatherings. A back-and-forth chase between the two groups took place from Saturday afternoon at Mohajanpara of the district town, lasting over three and a half hours, according to Khagrachhari Police Superintendent Arefin Jewel. Later, police, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and the Army stepped in to bring the situation under control. As part of continuous protests related to the rape allegation, with road blockades ongoing from morning to evening, the district administration issued Section 144 at noon to protect lives and property. The order prohibits public gatherings, and authorities have warned that legal...