Jamaat mourns soldier’s death, demands action against traffickers

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Friday expressed deep grief over the death of Army personnel Md Titas Sheikh during a joint forces operation against human traffickers in Teknaf, Cox's Bazar, and demanded strict action against those involved.

In a statement, Jamaat Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar said the death of a soldier engaged in protecting the country's sovereignty and public safety was unacceptable.

Describing the death as tragic and alarming, he urged law enforcement agencies to intensify coordinated operations in remote hilly areas to dismantle trafficking networks and curb armed criminal activities.

The Jamaat leader said organised gangs had been holding innocent people hostage and attempting to send them abroad illegally. He demanded the prompt arrest of all those involved, including their patrons and masterminds.

Calling human trafficking a heinous crime, he urged the government to take effective measures to eliminate human trafficking and ensure public safety.

He also called for a fair investigation and exemplary punishment for those responsible, while urging the authorities to ensure proper treatment and security for those injured and rescued during the operation.