Agartala , Sep 21, 2024, TRIPURATIMES Desk

Agartala Sept 21: Voicing against the barbaric attack and killing of indigenous people in Bangladesh, the Tripura Chakma Students’ Association staged a protest demonstration in the heart of capital city on Saturday.

A large number of people belonging to the Chakma community gathered at the Vivekananda Maidan and later organized a rally displaying placards that read; “Indigenous people are not safe in CHT”, “Stop Army Rule in Bangladesh” among others, calling for immediate action on their concerns.

Speaking to the reporters, Biren Chakma, general secretary TCSA said, “The day’s protest is to raise voice against the discrimination and atrocities unleashed on the minorities, indigenous population and Hindus in neighbouring Bangladesh which is currently under the Bangladesh Army. The situation has turned from bad to worse and needs immediate attention”.

We urge our honorable prime minister Narendra Modi to immediately intervene and take appropriate measures to prevent further violence and death of the indigenous people, he said.

Society of Welfare for Mog Students also joined the day’s protest demonstration. They urged the government to take immediate steps in restoring peace in Bangladesh and also raise the issue in International platforms including UNO, UNSC etc.