3 Killed In Clashes In Bangladesh’s Tribal-Dominated Khagrachari, 13 Army Personnel Injured

<p>Dhaka [Bangladesh], September 29 (ANI): Violence has spread to the tribal-dominated hill district of Khagrachari in Bangladesh. Three tribal people have been killed in the violence, the country’s home ministry said in a statement on Sunday. Tensions remain high in the area. The army and police have been deployed there.<br />&nbsp;<br />”The Ministry of Home Affairs has expressed deep sorrow over the incident in which three hill people were killed and 13 army personnel, including a major, three policemen, including the OC of Guimara Police Station and many others were injured in an attack by miscreants in Guimara Upazila of Khagrachhari district”, the statement said.<br />&nbsp;<br />”The ministry has assured that legal action will be taken against those involved in this incident after an investigation very soon. No culprit will be spared”, it added.<br />&nbsp;<br />”Until then, the ministry has requested all concerned to remain patient and calm”, the statement said.<br />&nbsp;<br />Local media reports said that tensions spread over the alleged rape of a tribal schoolgirl. A group called Jummu Students held a protest against the rape.<br />&nbsp;<br />At one point, clashes broke out between the tribal and the Bengalis. The Bangladesh government has banned and blocked and rally in the area.&nbsp;</p>
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