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           April
          25, 2000
            
          
          
           Feni,
          Apr 24 (UNB) – The law and order situation in the district continues
          to show a deteriorating trend as 239 criminal cases were filed in six
          thanas in last three months. 
            
          
           
          The
          criminal offences that took place during the period range from murder
          to rape, according to police records. 
            
          
           
          Of
          the cases, 98 were filed with Sadar thana, 42 with Sonagazi, 32 with
          Dagonbhuiyan, 37 with Chagalnaiya, 15 each with Fulgazi and Porshuram
          thanas. 
            
          
           
          Observers
          said the actual number of crimes would be much higher than the
          official figures as many victims hardly dare to file cases against the
          terrorists. 
          
          
          
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