PCP makes seven-point demand and calls for an end to military rule in the CHT

The Pahari Chhatra Parishad (PCP) today announced a seven-point demand calling on the caretaker government to address the escalating problems in the Chittagong Hill Tract (CHT), including rescinding the Home Ministry’s 11-point directive dated 2015. .

PCP vice-president Kunentu Chakma presented the demands at a press conference at the Jatiya Press Club in Dhaka, highlighting the lack of progress in the CHT since August.

“The situation in the Chittagong Hill Tracts has not improved since August 5,” he said.

“Military rule continues in the Chittagong Hill Tracts,” he added.

Among the demands of the PCP is the immediate release of United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) leaders, activists and supporters detained in Khagrachari and Rangamati.

The PKP condemned the so-called “fabricated” charges against these individuals and called for them to be dropped.

They also demanded the arrest of those allegedly involved in the recent killings of UPDF members and civilians.

Specifically, the PCP mentioned the deaths of three UPDF members in Panchhari on October 30 and four other members in Khagrachari and Rangamati on September 19 and 20.

The PKP demanded compensation for families affected by these incidents, including arson victims.

Additionally, Kunentu called on the government to ensure accountability for alleged killings, kidnappings, enforced disappearances and terrorist attacks in CHT, which the PKP attributes to the “rule of a fascist government.”

The PCP also demanded that charges be dropped against the students involved in the mob beating of teacher Sohel Rana at Khagrachari Technical School and College.

Their demands also included the abolition of military rule in CHT and the initiation of steps towards a political solution to the problems of the region.