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The government has said it is working sincerely to solve the problems created in Khagrachari on Thursday and in Rangamati on Friday, stressing that the government is determined to ensure peace and harmony there.
The government is “deeply saddened and distressed” by the ongoing assaults, attacks and loss of life following the lynching and subsequent death of a person on 18 September, said the Chief Adviser’s press wing on Friday.
On Saturday, a high level delegation of the government headed by Home Adviser Lieutenant Gen (retired) M Jahangir Alam Chowdhury will visit Khagrachari and Rangamati.
The delegation will also consist of a CHT Adviser, a Local Government Adviser and a Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser on Defense and National Integration Development.
The law enforcement agencies have been directed by the government to exercise maximum restraint and ensure the safety of all the people living in the three hill districts.
The government has urged all not to take the law into their own hands and not to engage in destructive activities.
“Taking the law into one’s own hands and destroying any property is a punishable and punishable offence,” said the press wing in a message.
The government said a fair investigation of all incidents related to violence and prosecution of those responsible will be ensured.
“A strong investigation committee will be constituted soon for this purpose. The concerned authorities have been instructed to ensure proper treatment of the injured,” said the government.