Leaders and activists of the banned Awami League and banned Chhatra League staged a protest blocking the road with wooden sticks (logi-baithas) in front of the Padma Bridge's Jajira toll plaza late Monday night. Several cocktail explosions and an incident of truck vandalism were reported during the protest.
The incident occurred in the Naodoba area of Jajira from around 1:30 AM to 2:30 AM. Traffic on the Dhaka-Bhanga Expressway remained suspended for nearly an hour, leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded on the bridge and surrounding areas.
Details of the Incident
According to local and police sources, around 700 to 800 people gathered in the Naodoba area around 1:30 AM. The crowd included leaders, activists, and supporters of the Awami League and Chhatra League. At one point, they blocked the expressway in front of the toll plaza, wielding wooden sticks.During the protest, several cocktail bombs were detonated, and a truck was reportedly vandalized. The situation created panic in the area and brought vehicular movement to a complete halt.
Police Intervention
Later, police and highway police arrived at the scene and dispersed the protesters, restoring vehicular movement. Police confirmed that no one was arrested in connection with the incident.A joint team of highway police and the local police station reached the spot immediately after the incident and brought the situation under control. After the protesters were removed, the stranded vehicles on the bridge and adjacent areas gradually resumed movement.
