Home Adviser Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury stated today that the government would take tougher actions to curb extortion and terrorist activities in the hilly areas.
“We will take tougher actions to curb extortion and terrorism in the hilly areas,” he said.
Following an inspection of several BGB camps and the general state of law and order in Sajek, one of the nation’s most visited tourist attractions, the Home Adviser made the comments while briefing reporters.
According to the Home Adviser, they will also take action to stop the illicit arms trade, which is the primary source of extortion and terrorism in the highlands.
“The main reason for all kinds of violence in the hilly areas is illegal arms trading. If illegal arms trading is not stopped, the problems will not be solved,” he opined.
Jahangir said that the problems will be solved if the arms looted after the August 5 changeover are recovered.
The Home Adviser said that BGB camps are being increased in the hilly areas to prevent illegal arms smuggling along the borders and ensure security of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT).
He came down heavily on the Indian media for spreading rumours about Bangladesh.
“The Indian media is a champion in rumours. They are spreading falsehood against Bangladesh,” he said.
The Home Adviser urged journalists to remain vigilant against rumors and continue their efforts for the welfare of the country.
Highlighting the schemes taken for the overall development of the hilly areas, Jahangir said, “Development schemes should be designed with the aim of ensuring that the common people in remote hilly areas can get benefit from them.”
CHT Affairs Adviser Supradip Chakma and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Director General (DG) Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui, among others, were present.
