Normalcy returning to Khagrachhari

"No reports of fresh violence in Khagrachhari district till Monday"

Khagrachhi, Sept 23 - Normalcy is returning to hill district  Khagrachhari with no reports of fresh violence till Monday and the last day of the 72-hour blockade, called by Jumma students protecting recent incidents, is underway peacefully.

Though movement of the long route traffic remained suspended, the presence of inter-district vehicles was noticeable.

Commuters, however, alleged that motorbikes and autorickshaw drivers are charging extra fares taking the advantage of the blockade.

Sadar police station’s Officer-in-Charge Abdul Baten Mridha said, patrolling by the Army, Border Guard Bangladesh and police is going on to maintain law and order.

The presence of students at the educational institutions is thin compared to normal days due to the blockade.

Rangamati's Baghaichhari Upazila Nirbahi Officer Shirin Akter said, over 1, 000 tourists stranded in Sajek have not been brought back yet as movement of vehicles from the spot remained suspended due to security issue.

The blockade was called on Friday by protesting Jumma students and activists based in Dhaka in response to recent violent incidents in Khagrachhari and Rangamati. The United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) supported the protest.-UNB