The Parbatya Chattagram Chhatra Parishad (PCSC) has called for a ban on the United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF), accusing the group of orchestrating violence during blockades in Khagrachhari. At a human chain protest near Raju Sculpture in Dhaka, PCSC leaders alleged that UPDF leaders Michael Chakma and Rani Yan Yan are fueling conflict in the hills, leading to attacks on civilians and the army. They warned that diverting attention from the real culprits and avoiding lawful action could spark communal tensions. Yesterday, Dhaka University students had also demanded a ban on UPDF and the arrest of Rani Yan Yan, accusing them of exploiting the recent rape case to incite violence, attack security forces, and destabilize the region. Protesters claimed Awami League and Indian conspiracies were backing the unrest.