Violence has spread to the tribal-dominated hill district of Khagrachari in Bangladesh. According to a statement from the country’s Home Ministry on Sunday, three tribal people have been killed amid the unrest. Tensions remain high in the area, prompting the deployment of army and police forces.

“The Ministry of Home Affairs has expressed deep sorrow over the incident in which three hill people were killed and 13 army personnel, including a major, three policemen—including the Officer-in-Charge of Guimara Police Station—and many others were injured in an attack by miscreants in Guimara Upazila of Khagrachhari district,” the statement said.

The ministry also assured that legal action will be taken against those involved once an investigation is completed. “No culprit will be spared,” it added. In the meantime, the ministry has requested all concerned parties to remain patient and calm.

Local media reports suggest that the tensions originated from the alleged rape of a tribal schoolgirl. Following the incident, a group called Jummu Students held a protest, which escalated into clashes between tribal communities and Bengalis.

In response to the escalating violence, the Bangladesh government has banned and blocked any rallies in the area.

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