Locks on govt offices and schools in Rangamati at night

Amid a previously announced strike program by the banned Awami League and Chhatra League, posters were pasted and padlocks were hung on the gates of government offices, courts, and educational institutions in Rangamati city late at night. The incident came to light on Tuesday morning, creating a stir and tension across the city.

Late Monday night, locks were placed on the main gates of the District Judge Court, the Chief Conservator of Forests office, Kanthaltoli Government Primary School, Kamilachhari Government Primary School, Al-Fesani High School, and Rani Dayamoyee High School. According to social media posts and claims, Sohag Chakma, the district general secretary of the banned Chhatra League, claimed responsibility for the incident.

On Tuesday morning, officials, employees, and students found the gates locked upon arrival. Later, Chhatra Jubadal leaders and activists marched through important areas of the city and smashed the padlocks with hammers, declaring they would resist such sabotage by the Chhatra League.

Rangamati Kotwali Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Jashim Uddin stated that upon receiving the information, police immediately visited several government offices and found the locks already opened, with normal activities currently underway in all institutions. Police investigations are ongoing to identify those involved.

Reported by 3 outlets. See the original sources below for full details.