CNG Syndicate in Camp: Rohingya Drivers Reign in Irregularity-Corruption

Locals affected by APBN's masohara trade

MA Sattar Azad

There have been allegations of gross irregularities, corruption and extortion in the CNG transport sector inside Rohingya camps in Ukhia and Teknaf upazilas of Cox's Bazar. Hundreds of unauthorized CNGs are illegally plying with the connivance of APBN despite the limited number of auto-rickshaws being allowed by RRRC.doing—most of which are driven by Rohingyas and owned by Rohingyas.

Camp-11, 12 and 18 have only 11 approved CNG from RRRC. But in reality there are 28 to 29 CNGs running by the police and charging Rs 15,000-35,000 per month. Among them there are significant numbers of Rohingya drivers and Rohingya-owned CNGs. Rohingya Alam and Yashin are the residents of Camp-129 owned CNGs are running regularly. It is alleged that Alam married a Bengali girl and lived illegally with a local identity, but no national identity card was found.

Rohingya trade in unlicensed vehicles According to sources in the Rohingya camp, some CNG APBNs have been operating with masohara despite cancellation of permission by the RRRC office. Even CNG without number plate (untested) is seen in Rohingya marketOn the road. In addition to increasing the security risk, the related parties think that the activities of various criminal circles including arms-death drug trafficking, human trafficking are getting easier.

Decision No. 14 of the Executive Committee held on July 27, 2022 clearly stated that a limited number of CNGs would be operated conditionally and law enforcement would control them.victims. Even by forging copies of approvals and giving permission to APBN for free movement of CNG, Rohingyas buy CNG illegally or make it run by themselves.

Adverse effects are being created on the lifestyle of the locals. A local driver, who did not wish to be named, said that Rohingya drivers are driving at low fares with illegal benefits. It makes us unemployed. On local drivers at various timesAn incident like abduction ensues. The violence of extortion and bribe money is increasing day by day at an alarming rate. The camp area is turning into a crime sanctuary.

28-29 CNGs are running in Camp-11,12,18, where 10-11 CNGs are allowed by RRRC. The rest are managed by APBN police, most of whom are confirmed to be Rohingyas as CNG drivers and owners. 8 of APBN in this regardActing CO Mr. Riaz Uddin and camp in-charge of Camp-12, 18 Mr. Minhaj Uddin confirmed that strict action will be taken in view of the complaint.

According to security experts, the emerging concerns are….
➤The trend of making illegal income among the police may become permanent which is creating a big challenge in this township.
➤Local and Rohingya criminal groups transport to the campEstablishing a crime paradise through regulation.
➤ Law and order in camps and hosts is expected to seriously deteriorate in the future.

*Calling on the camp administration to take quick action and resolve...*
Inside Rohingya camps under 8 and 14 APBN, CNG vehicles are rampant outside the government policy. Apart from deteriorating the law and order situation if not resolved immediatelyCriminal activities will increase among Rohingyas...

1. RRRC to take strict action against Rohingya drivers and Rohingya-owned CNGs with unlicensed and non-compliant CNGs.
2. All officers of the administration who are involved in corruption should be investigated and punished.
3. Separate roadmap for movement of CNG vehicles by RRRC to camps under 8 and 14 APBN.
3. in the campConducting raids regularly by the in-charge. Ensuring main copy of approval by RRRC to prevent fraud while conducting operations, otherwise taking action.
4. RRRC authorized CNG vehicle approval copy to be kept in collection at every CIC office and check post.