Sajek sees second day of gunfight

Gunfire erupted for the second consecutive day between factions of the Parbatya Chattogram Jana Samhati Samiti (JSS-Santu group) and the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF-Prasit group) in Sajek of Baghaichhari upazila in Rangamati over establishing dominance in the area.

The latest exchange of gunfire took place on Sunday (November 1) afternoon in Langalmara, near Machalong, and at Moner Chura in the reserve forest of South Bhaibonchhara, under Ward No. 5 of Sajek Union.

According to local sources and public representatives, the gunfight resumed around 3:15PM in the remote hilly areas.

Sajek Union Parishad member Parichay Chakma said gunfire broke out at Moner Chura in the South Bhaibonchhara reserve forest area around 3:15PM. As the area is remote and has no nearby settlements, no immediate information about casualties was available.

On Saturday, a prolonged exchange of gunfire between the two groups took place in Kalabunia of Sajek from 1PM to 4PM.

Reliable sources claimed that two people from the rival groups were killed in Saturday's gunfight. However, neither organisation has confirmed the reported casualties.

- MaT