BNP men lock in clash with cops

A chase and counter chase has been taken place between BNP men and police in front of the High Court (HC) in the capital.

The incident occurred on Tuesday noon when BNP leaders and activists took position in front of the court demanding release of the party chief Khaleda Zia.

The agitators also vandalised several vehicles on the road.

Abul Hassan, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Shahbag Police Station, told risingbd that BNP leaders and activists crowded in front of the High Court without permission, causing traffic congestion there. They hurled brick bats at cops. Police also charged batons on them to control the situation.

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