3 UPDF men killed: Daylong road blockade underway in Khagrachhari
UNB
Publish: 31 Oct 2024, 01:51 PM
Khagrachhari, Oct 31 (UNB)-A dawn-to-dusk road blockade enforced by the
United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) is ongoing in Khagrachhari, protesting
the recent killing of three UPDF members.
The blockade has brought
vehicular movement on both internal and long-distance routes, including the
Dhaka-Chattogram highway, to a standstill, causing significant disruption and
inconvenience for commuters.
Although most vehicles remain
off the roads, a few human haulers and other three-wheelers have been seen
operating within the district town.
In support of the protest,
UPDF activists were observed picketing in key areas early in the day. Security
forces have heightened their presence throughout the district and in crucial
locations around town to maintain order.
The protest follows the
killings of three UPDF members on Wednesday at Santi Ranjan Para in Panchari
upazila. In response to the killings, the UPDF announced the daylong blockade,
demanding justice and accountability for the incident.
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