Chhatra League and Jubo League members allegedly carried out an armed attack on students at Chittagong University early Monday, leaving several injured, reports Dhaka Tribune.
The incident occurred around 4 am near the university premises. In response, students gathered in protest at the Zero Point area of the campus on Monday.
Witnesses claim that around 4am, Chhatra League activists first attacked a shop called "Apayayan" near the university's railway gate. They then vandalized several other nearby shops and fired a few rounds, causing panic among students and locals.
Upon hearing the news, a group of general students marched to the Railgate area in protest.
Locals reported that in retaliation, students vandalized a shop associated with Chhatra League and Jubo League. During this confrontation, several students were injured, with some reported to be in serious condition.
Nahid Hossain, a student at Chittagong University, said that 8-10 students were injured in the attack by Chhatra League and Jubo League members. A significant police presence has since been deployed on the campus to maintain order.
The students continue to hold their protest at the Zero Point area, demanding justice for the attack.
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