Procession for peace in Rangamati today
The district administration yesterday evening lifted Section 144 that was imposed following a clash between indigenous people and Bangalee settlers in the district town on Saturday morning.
Rangamati Hill District Council and the administration also gave Tk 50,000 to each of the injured for better treatment.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh Medical Association (BMA) Rangamati unit yesterday withdrew their indefinite work abstention programme.
At least 20 people, including a union parishad chairman and a sub-inspector, were injured in the clash that erupted at around 10:00am on Rangamati Government College campus.
The administration imposed the restriction at about 11:00am following the clash.
A chase and counter case took place between the settlers and indigenous people at Amanatbug and Tribel Adam on Sunday night despite imposition of Section 144.
A special review meeting on law and order situation at the deputy commissioner's office will be followed by a peace procession today.
All political and civil society leaders will be present at the meeting, said DC Mostafa Kamal.
“Although the situation is now under control, additional police have been deployed in different areas to avoid any further trouble” said police superintendent Masood-ul-Hasan.
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