A Buddhist monk was hacked to death by miscreants in the district on Friday midnight. The incident took place at Uporchakpara village under Baishsari union of Naikhyongchari upazila. The deceased was identified as Maung Shue U Chak, 70, founder monk of Uporchakpara Buddhist temple. According to sources, Maung Shue U Chak established the temple two years ago and he used to engage in deep contemplation there. He had no enmity. No group has yet claimed responsibility, although the killing which appeared to bear a resemblance to several recent murders by suspected Islamist militants. –risingbd.com
