Open Letter to Indian Chakma Politicians Seeking to Clear ‘Narco-Terrorist’ Stigma from the Chakma Community
News Desk
A group of prominent leaders from the global Chakma diaspora has issued an open letter to Indian Chakma politicians and public representatives, urging them to take immediate steps to dissociate the Chakma identity from recent allegations of drug trafficking and narco-terrorism.
The letter follows the seizure of narcotics worth ₹10.43 crore by Assam Rifles in Lunglei, Mizoram on 19 June 2025. Individuals allegedly linked to the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Samhati Samiti (PCJSS), led by Santu Larma, were reported to be involved. Since the incident, several Indian news outlets have described the entire Chakma community as “narco-terrorists”—a label the diaspora leaders strongly refute.
The letter highlights concerns over the PCJSS’s long-standing activities and claims that Santu Larma has ruled the organization without any internal election for the past 27 years. It accuses the group of engaging in anti-India activities, cross-border arms smuggling, and organized drug trafficking, citing evidence from intelligence agencies and independent media sources.
The signatories include Sanchay Chakma (President, Swiss Jumma Association), Pragna Tapas Chakma (CHT Defence Force, Canada), Satu Chakma (Jumma Students Union, China), and Sajib Chakma (Voice of Jumma Youth, Korea). They have jointly called for a clear dissociation between the Chakma identity and the criminal activities allegedly linked to PCJSS.
According to the letter, the PCJSS has repeatedly exploited cultural events and cross-border community ties for illicit purposes, including trafficking of women, arms, and narcotics under the guise of community outreach. The authors warn that unless swift action is taken, the entire Chakma community—spread across Bangladesh, India, and Myanmar—may face international condemnation and exclusion.
In a direct appeal to Indian Chakma leaders, the letter urges them to publicly reject the actions of Santu Larma and his organization, align with the Indian government, and work to restore the dignity and reputation of the Chakma people. “We are not PCJSS or Santu Larma—we are Chakmas,” the letter states. “We must not let our entire nation be stigmatized.”
The open letter was addressed to 21 prominent Chakma leaders across Tripura and Mizoram, including ministers, MLAs, and members of district councils. The diaspora leaders have called for collective responsibility to protect the integrity of their community from being tainted by the alleged actions of one group.
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