Dhaka, Aug 01 (V7N) – The Bangladesh Army has taken Major Sadiq into custody following allegations that he was involved in training members of the ruling Awami League. The information was disclosed by Brigadier General Md. Nazim-ud-Daula, Director of Military Operations at Army Headquarters, during a press briefing held at Officers' Mess 'A' in Dhaka Cantonment on Thursday.

Brigadier General Nazim stated, “The allegation against Major Sadiq has come to our attention. Although the matter is still under investigation, I can confirm that he is currently in army custody.”

He added that the investigation is ongoing and if Major Sadiq’s involvement is proven, action will be taken as per military regulations. “As the inquiry has not been completed, it would not be appropriate to share further details at this moment,” he said.

Situation in the Hill Tracts

Addressing the prevailing tensions in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, Brigadier General Nazim remarked that clashes between local armed groups, particularly the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) and the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Samhati Samiti (JSS), over dominance and extortion are longstanding issues. “The army, in collaboration with the civil administration and police, is working to stabilize the region,” he noted.

KNF-Arakan Army Link

Responding to a question about the alleged connection between the Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF) and the Arakan Army, Brigadier General Nazim said, “Due to ethnic and ideological similarities, such links are not surprising.” However, he clarified that the KNF’s capabilities have significantly diminished in recent times.

He further mentioned that the army has successfully weakened the KNF through a series of operations, during which several of their members were killed or injured and key bases were destroyed. “The KNF is currently in a weakened state. With coordinated efforts, it is both possible and necessary to fully eliminate them. The dominance of any armed group in a sovereign country is unacceptable,” he asserted.

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