Chakma famous historical writer passed away

Mumbai, July 11, 2009 (UJI): One of the most famous Chakma historical writers Mr. Citta Ranjan Chakma passed away on 5th June in Mumbai at the age of 84. He was born on 1st February 1925 in Longodu Bor-adaam in the Royal Chakma Kingdom (now Jummaland or Chittagong Hill Tracts). His father’s name was late Nava Chandra Karbari. He was enjoyed long terms service in the Indian Railways. He left his life partner, one son and two daughters behind him.
In those days, the ruler of the Royal Chakma Kingdom was Raja Nalininakko Roy (1902-1952 AD), son of Raja Bhuvan Mohan Roy. In 1934, he took power in the throne and became Raja in the Kingdom.
Mr. Binimoy Chakma son in-law came from Bangkok in order to attend his funeral ceremony. All his relatives and Chakma community including monks from Mumbai and Delhi attended in the ceremony.
Before retired from the service, he was started writing books on Chakma history, culture and languages until the end of his life. His publisher books are: 1. Chakma Basar Abidan (Chakma Dictionary); 2. Nava Chandra Pattam Chakma Byakaran; 3. Jug Bibartaner Chakma Jaiti (Ancient period); 4. Jug Bibartaner Chakma Jati (Medieval Period). He was left few un-publishing books in his library. He was good friend of late Uttanga Muni Chakma (Commissioner), late Mukur Khanti Khisa (Ambassador), late Raja Tridiv Roy, late Sneha Kumar Chakma (freedom fighter) and Mr. S.P. Talukdar (writer).