BCL men clash with cops in Chandpur, 20 hurt

Bangladesh Chhatra League activists clashed with police over stopping of a motorbike in Chandpur town yesterday afternoon, injuring around 20 people, including 14 policemen.

Vehicular movement remained suspended for around an hour.

Traffic policeman Delwar Hossain said they signalled to stop a motorbike ridden by former president of the district BCL and two others.

As they ignored the signal, police forced them to stop, creating an argument.

Later, BCL leaders and activists threw brickbats at police and vandalised their van. Police charged batons and fired rubber bullets. Local BCL leaders claimed their 10 activists were injured.