Gopalganj:A police vehicle was torched and several shops vandalized during violent clashes between police and activists of the banned Chhatra League in Tungipara, Gopalganj. The unrest occurred on Tuesday amid protests and road blockades across the district related to a student strike.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the conflict erupted when police attempted to prevent Chhatra League activists from enforcing their strike. Officer-in-Charge of Tungipara Police Station Ayub Ali reported that several police personnel were injured in the attacks, and a police vehicle was set on fire. He noted that the situation is now under control, traffic has normalized, and additional police forces have been deployed.
The clashes began at Gohardanga Chowrangi intersection when activists, led by Tungipara upazila unit president Shamsul Haque, gathered, carrying sticks and setting tires ablaze on the road as part of their demonstrations. The protestors, which included members of the Awami League, Jubo League, and affiliated organizations, marched towards Patgati Bazar and vandalized a BNP office. A chase and counter-chase ensued with the police, culminating in activists setting fire to a police vehicle near Gimadanga Tungipara High School.
Traffic on the Gopalganj-Pirojpur road was disrupted for nearly two hours, and at least 10 people, including police personnel, were injured and received treatment at Tungipara Upazila Health Complex and from local physicians. Additional protests and road blockades occurred in Gopalganj town and Kashiani, with roads blocked by burning tires.
The police have arrested eight individuals in connection with the violence and seized motorcycles and crude bombs. The district's law and order situation remained generally stable despite a few isolated incidents.