Police again baton-charge Inqilab Moncho activists during march to Jamuna

Police baton-charged activists of Inqilab Moncho on Friday night for the second time in a day, as the group re-launched a march towards state guesthouse Jamuna, the official residence of chief adviser, demanding justice for Sharif Osman Hadi’s murder.

The march began from a blockade the group leaders enforced at Shahbagh intersection, in protest against their first clash with police near Hotel InterContinental.

The blockade started around 5pm, causing immense sufferings for travelers.

Earlier, around 3:50pm, Inqilab Moncho activists began the day’s first march towards Jamuna from the Hotel InterContinental intersection. Police blocked their movement mid-way with barricades. As the protesters attempted to forcibly break through, police used batons, and fired tear gas as well as water cannon to disperse them. Police also reportedly lobbed sound grenades. The protesters responded by throwing brickbats.

Subsequently, the Paribagh-Bangla Motor area turned into a conflict zone. At least 30 activists of Inqilab Moncho and other demonstrators were injured in the clashes.

The injured protesters include Inqilab Moncho Member Secretary Abdullah Al Jaber, the group’s women leaders Tasnim Juma and Shanta Akter, and Islami Chhatrashibir leader Salauddin Ammar.

Notably, Salauddin Ammar is also the general secretary of Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RUCSU).