20 Chhatra League men detained from Chittagong University
Police have detained 20 Chhatra League leaders and activists of Chittagong University (CU) unit after an internal clash on the campus.
Police raided two halls - Shah Amanat and Suhrawardy- after the clash and detained 12 activists of Choose Friends with Care (CFC) and eight activists of Bijoy Group on Wednesday night.
Confirming the matter, Proctor SM Monirul Hasan said, "Punitive measures will be taken against the wrongdoers. In addition, action will be taken against the detainees after scrutiny if anyone found involved."
Earlier on Wednesday afternoon, Bijoy group led by former organising secretary Illius Hossain and CFC group led by CU Chhatra League President Rejaul Haque Rubel locked into the clash over establishing supremacy on the campus, which left at least three injured from both groups.
Later, Bijoy group leader Illius called an indefinite strike on campus demanding immediate arrest of those who directly involved with the incident and resignation of CU Chhatra League president.
Illius Hossain said the indefinite strike will continue if the demands are not meet.
Denying the allegations, the CU Chhatra League President Rejaul said, "One unidentified group is trying to break our unity. We will inform central Chhatra League about this."
Both Bijoy and CFC group are known as the followers of Deputy Minister of Education Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury.
According to sources, activists of Bijoy group beat up a CFC activist at the central field of the university around 4pm on Wednesday.
Later, CFC leaders and activists attacked and beat two activists of Bijoy group at Suhrawardy Hall around 5pm.
When the news of attack spread, the leaders and activists of Bijoy group gathered in front of Suhrawardy hall and CFC leaders and activists in front of Shah Amanat hall with Iron rods, sticks and domestic weapons in their hands. At that time, the two groups threw brickbats at each other.
Later, the members of proctorial body and the police brought the situation under control around 7:30pm.
An injured activist, Abu Bakar, was taken to Chittagong Medical College Hospital. The rest were given primary treatment at the university medical centre.
