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News18
6 days ago
- General
- News18
Bangladeshi Rebels Demanding Separate State Detained By Tripura Police
Last Updated: Police officials suspect the detainees are part of a Chakma outfit with past ties to a movement that wanted a separate state out of Bangladesh. Tripura Police on Tuesday night detained 13 injured members of a Bangladesh-based group, including two women, from a rented house near Agartala. The detainees, suspected to be part of a Chakma community organisation active in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, will be pushed back to Bangladesh soon, officials told news agency IANS. According to preliminary reports, the group crossed the international border illegally through Raishyabari in Dhalai district following a violent clash with a rival outfit in Bangladesh's Panchari region last week. Several members have visible injuries, with bandages on their legs and arms. Senior police officials interrogated the group throughout Wednesday before handing them over to the Mobile Task Force (MTF), which later transferred them to the Border Security Force (BSF). A joint repatriation effort is expected soon. The armed clash they fled from is believed to be part of the long-running tensions in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, a region historically affected by ethnic insurgency. The Shanti Bahini insurgency, driven by the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Samhati Samiti (PCJSS), ended formally with a peace accord signed with the Bangladesh government in 1997. The PCJSS, formed in 1972 under Manabendra Narayan Larma, initially pushed for autonomy for the indigenous Jumma peoples of the Chittagong Hill Tracts. Their demands included a separate legislative body for the Chittagong Hill Tracts, constitutional protection for tribal customs, and preservation of traditional leadership. Although the group officially sought autonomy within Bangladesh, elements of its armed wing, the Shanti Bahini, reportedly pursued full sovereignty. Larma had also protested the Bangladesh Constitution's draft, calling for complete separation. The insurgency waged by the Shanti Bahini ended with the 1997 CHT Peace Accord, which granted limited autonomy and led to the group's disarmament. The PCJSS has since operated as a political party, demanding full implementation of the agreement. However, reports of sporadic violence and tension have persisted, particularly following the fall of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League government in August 2024. Since then, there have been multiple allegations of attacks on indigenous communities in the CHT by security forces and illegal settlers. Many Chakmas continue to live under fear of reprisal and political marginalisation. The Chakma people, predominantly Buddhist, are native to the CHT in southeast Bangladesh, as well as Myanmar's Chin and Arakan regions, and several northeastern Indian states. Tripura, which shares an 856-kilometre border with Bangladesh, remains particularly vulnerable to such cross-border movements due to its porous terrain and the ongoing unrest just across the international boundary. First Published: June 04, 2025, 23:24 IST
Hindustan Times
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
New party trend: Fake sangeets, wedding-themed birthdays
There was no bride. No groom. And yet, the crowd was dressed to the nines, all set for band and baaja. Well, GenZ is embracing a new party trend: fake weddings. It's when you show up in full shaadi regalia to celebrate weddings that were never meant to happen. These events are equal parts nostalgic and playful, tapping into the love for celebration without the weight of tradition. Ayaan Vaid, co-founder of Jumma, an event company who recently organised one such sangeet says, 'I'd been going to events and concerts my entire life and always felt this was something I'd really excel in. The idea for a fake sangeet came during the planning of a three-day wedding-themed event. Everyone loves weddings, dressing up, and Bollywood music, so I knew it would work.' The team went all in. From vibrant marigold decor to mehndi artists and photo booths, Bollywood music, dhols, the atmosphere was curated to mimic tan Indian wedding. Tickets were priced between ₹500-3000. Even major clubs across India have caught on. At Lords of Drinks in Madhya Pradesh, fake sangeets turned into full-blown themed nights. On their official Instagram page, one post announcing fake sangeet night reads, 'The dress code read loud and clear. Desi fits only. No excuses. Just extra'. A post shared by Lord of The Drinks Jabalpur (@lordofthedrinksjabalpur) Delhi-based Bhavana Nawani, who has previously attended such an event, shares, 'Everyone looked like they were actually at a cousin's wedding. But the best part was the freedom. No drama, no pressure. Just friends dancing to Bollywood hits like it was the baraat of the year.' The idea spread far beyond nightlife venues. At Cornell University, the South Asian Council staged an elaborate two-day mock wedding called Mock Shaadi, complete with haldi, mehndi, and pheras. For Praful Das, a Master's student from India, the event was more than just fun. 'As an international student, it felt like a heartwarming reminder of home. There was a bride and groom reveal, a full wedding procession, and even joota chupai. It blended culture and humour beautifully.' But it's not limited to just venues hosting a parties, youngsters are adopting the theme for their own celebrations as well. Student, Tvisha Gulati, 24, recalls attending her friend Anmol's shaadi-themed birthday party, where he married himself in an ode to self-love. 'Everyone showed up in iconic ethnic fits. There was a kaleere moment, dancing like true baaratis, and a dramatic entry to cut the cake. The vidai was him passing out on his bed. It was probably the most fun I'd ever had.'
India.com
16-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Balochistan to Chittagong... Pakistan and Bangladesh on verge of breaking up again, if...
Balochistan to Chittagong... Pakistan and Bangladesh on the verge of breaking up again, if... If recent reports are to be believed, there has been an uproar within the Pakistan Army along with continuous rising voices from many provinces in Pakistan which have become louder during the India-Pakistan conflict. Now ceasefire has been declared between the two countries and the tension on the border has ended. But, the voice of the 'free thinking' people inside Pakistan has become louder and louder. On the other hand, the voice emerging in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, the south-eastern region of Bangladesh, is now becoming a challenge for the power in Dhaka. Just like the rising voice of Balochistan in Pakistan, the noise of struggle against Bangladesh is also increasing in Chittagong. That is, Chittagong is becoming the Balochistan of Bangladesh. Although the demand for autonomy for Chittagong Hill Tracts has been raised in Bangladesh for decades, but the governments never took it seriously. This neglect is now making Chittagong a rebellious area just like Balochistan has become for Pakistan. It is important to understand that like Balochistan, Chittagong is also an area rich in minerals, forests and biological resources. In both the places, the local tribal population was suppressed by outsiders. Attempts were made to eliminate their culture, language and identity. Like the Baloch, the identity of the Chakma, Marma and Jumma communities is in crisis. In both the areas, attempts were made to suppress the demand for autonomy by calling it treason. After which the wounds of the people here came to the fore. However, the situation is even worse for Pakistan. The voices raised in Pakistan are not just for a piece of land. The situation of instability and discontent is at its peak in the four major provinces of Pakistan, Balochistan, Sindh, Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The situation in these provinces can become the basis for the possible partition of Pakistan. Balochistan, which is the largest province of Pakistan in terms of area, has declared itself a separate country and is also pleading for its recognition. If Pakistan is divided into so many pieces, Balochistan will become rich in natural resources. Sindhistan will emerge with an economic center like Karachi. Punjabistan will emerge as the most powerful unit. At the same time, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and some northern areas will remain in the original Pakistan, which will be unstable and weak. In such a situation, it seems that history is repeating itself as it was in 1971. Something similar was done by the Mukti Bahini army at the time of Bangladesh's independence and India had supported it and divided Pakistan into two parts. This means that India can once again support the Balochs and break Pakistan like in 1971 and create another independent country, Balochistan. But it is still in the womb of the future what decision the Indian government takes.
Hindustan Times
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Karnataka calls for special prayers in mosques for armed forces involved in Operation Sindoor: Report
In a gesture of solidarity with the Indian Armed Forces engaged in Operation Sindoor, the Karnataka government has directed mosques across the state to offer special prayers this Friday, India Today reported. The move comes days after similar rituals were held in temples, underscoring a broader effort to unite communities in support of national security personnel. (Also Read: Bengaluru civic body to hold 'Tiranga Yatre' in support of Operation Sindoor: Report) Minority Welfare Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan announced that Jumma (Friday) prayers will be observed in all mosques, including those managed by the Karnataka State Waqf Board, with intentions focused on the safety, strength, and success of India's military. 'These prayers are not only a tribute to our brave soldiers but also a collective expression of our hopes and blessings for their mission,' Minister Khan said, as reported by India Today. He also confirmed that he has formally written to the Chief Executive Officer of the Waqf Board, instructing that the prayers be conducted in all applicable mosques. This announcement follows an earlier directive issued by the Muzrai Department, which called for special pujas in government temples across Karnataka on May 8. Those ceremonies were held on behalf of the Indian Army, invoking divine protection and blessings for the security personnel involved in Operation Sindoor. Temples were guided to carry out the rituals 'with solemnity and devotion,' offering prayers specifically in the name of the soldiers deployed. That initiative was led by Minister for Transport and Muzrai, Ramalinga Reddy. (Also Read: 'Exemplary leadership': HD Deve Gowda praises PM Modi after Operation Sindoor) In a symbolic gesture backing the Indian Armed Forces' Operation Sindoor—a military response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack, Bengaluru is set to host a large-scale 'Tiranga Yatre' (flag march) this Friday. The march is being organised by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). The rally will commence at KR Circle and proceed towards the Chinnaswamy Stadium, drawing participation from several senior leaders. The event is being positioned as a show of unity and patriotism, reflecting public backing for the armed forces following their counter-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir. According to Deccan Herald, BBMP officials have issued instructions for all staff and officers to be present at KR Circle by 9 a.m. on the day of the event.
New Indian Express
26-04-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
‘A grave sin': Shahi Imam denounces Pahalgam bloodbath, calls for unity
NEW DELHI: Tricolours come cascading down the stairs of the Jama Masjid and run along the streets below in a unique declaration of Hindu-Muslim unity on Friday. Inside the historic dome of the ancient structure, the Shahi Imam, Syed Ahmed Bukhari, delivers his speech on the ocassion of Jumma – issuing a sharp condemnation of the massacre that left the nation in grief. His words, citing verses from the by Quran, came as a call to conscience, a reminder of what religion and humanity at large stands for. The Imam stood steadfast; those who desecrate the name of religion by acts of terror, shall incur the wrath of Allah. 'Taking the life of an innocent invites His wrath,' he warns; 'In Islam, even inciting someone to commit murder is cursed, a grave sin. This tragedy has stirred deep emotions within all of us.' He emphasised that such brutality stands in complete contradiction to the teachings of Islam. 'What kind of Islam have they learned or been taught?' he questioned. 'This is not the time to divide people into Hindus and Muslims, but to stand united like a rock for the honour, sovereignty and dignity of the nation. Whenever the integrity and supremacy of the country are threatened, the peace-loving citizens will always rise in its defence. On behalf of myself and all the communities of our nation, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the grieving families and pray that God protects us all from extraordinary tragedies.' Meanwhile, wearing black armbands and carrying black posters in hands, a large number of Muslims descended on to the streets of Old Delhi after the Jumma prayers to denounce the terror attack at Pahalgam and seek ing stern action against the perpetrators of the mindless massacre. Many carried the Indian flag, while others placards that read: 'Aatankwad Murdabad, Insaniyat Zindabad,' 'All Eyes on Pahalgam,' and 'ghar ghar se niklegi awaaz, atankwad ka hoga vinaash.' 'Terrorism has no religion. We stand against it and not as Muslims or Hindus, but as Indians,' said a protester.
