BDR tries to establish market at Ruilui in Sajek in order to settle down Bengalis

On 12 June 2009 Commanding Officer (CO) from Marishya BDR camp along with El Thanga Pangkhua, Chairman of the Sajek union visited Ruilui area under no. 167 Ruilui mouza of Sajek union in Baghachari upazila. The main objective of the visit was to establish a market at the area close to Ruilui BDR camp. CO granted taka two lacs for setting the market. 6 houses as shop were constructed since after the visit.

Sources said that BDR have been trying to establish a market at that area in order to settle down Bengali settlers through out the border areas. It is learnt that BDR has a plan to settle down Bengali settlers at No. 10 and 9 Mile areas (Shijak thum) of Ruilui area, very close border to Indian Mizuram State. Locals have been opposing against the establishment of market at that area. Lal Thanga Lushai, Headman of Ruilui mouza is also opposing it. There are living basically Lushai, Pangkhua and Tripura ethnic groups.