Shibir-police clash hurts 10 in Rajshahi

At least 10 people were injured in a clash between the activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir and police at New Market area in the city Friday noon.

Boalia police station OC Ziaur Rahman Zia said some Shibir activists brought out a sudden procession in the city demanding release of its detained leaders and activists including Rajshahi University unit secretary Saifuddin Yahiya around 11:45am.

As police obstructed them they hurled brickbats at the law enforcers and blasted crude bombs, triggering a clash, reports UNB.

Police fired rubber bullet and tear gas shells to disperse the Shibir men.

Later, they nabbed 11 Shibir activists from the spot. The injured were admitted to different clinics in the city.