Release 5 abducted CU students

Indigenous students from various educational institutions have strongly condemned the abduction of five students from the Chittagong University and called for their immediate release.

In a joint statement sent to the media yesterday, they expressed grave concern over the incident.

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According to the statement, the five students were abducted from the Giriful area in Khagrachhari around 6:30am on April 16.

The abducted students are Maitrimoy Chakma and Aldrin Tripura of Fine Arts, Dibbyo Chakma of Drama, Rishon Chakma of International Relations, and Longngi Mro of Zoology.

The statement alleged that the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) was involved in the abduction.

The statement urged the authorities to take swift and effective action to ensure the safe and unconditional release of the abducted students.

UPDF spokesperson Angya Marma denied any involvement in the incident.