The victim, identified as Aruna Chakma, sustained a gunshot wound to her thigh in the incident, which took place at around 9pm on 8 November. She was subsequently rescued by local residents and taken to hospital for treatment. Doctors have confirmed that she is now out of danger.
According to local sources, several unidentified individuals entered Aruna’s home in Shuknochhara under the cover of darkness. They reportedly opened fire at her before fleeing the scene. The circumstances surrounding the attack remain unclear, while the sudden shooting has raised concerns among residents of the remote locality.
Following the incident, local people rushed to her assistance and rescued the injured woman. They initially took her to the Dighinala Army Zone, where a team of army medical officers provided first aid.
As she required further medical attention, arrangements were subsequently made to transfer her to Khagrachhari Modern District Hospital. She was taken there later that night for more comprehensive treatment.
Dr Ripul Bappi Chakma, resident physician at Khagrachhari Modern District Hospital, confirmed the incident on Monday, 9 November.
He said the woman’s relatives brought her to the hospital on Sunday night with a gunshot injury to her thigh. After receiving the necessary treatment, her condition stabilised and she was declared out of danger.
Although the injury was serious enough to require hospital treatment, the doctor’s assessment indicates that her immediate condition is no longer critical.
The motive behind the shooting, however, remains unknown. The identities of those responsible have yet to be established, and no immediate explanation has emerged as to why Aruna was targeted.
The incident has renewed concerns about personal safety in remote settlements along the Sajek route, where difficult terrain and geographical isolation can make emergency responses challenging. The swift assistance provided by local residents and the initial medical support from army personnel played an important role in ensuring that the injured woman received treatment.
Further information about the circumstances of the attack, including whether it stemmed from a personal dispute or any wider local conflict, remains unavailable. The identities and whereabouts of the attackers are also yet to be confirmed.
