31 Hefajat men sued over Gazipur clash with police

At least 250 people were sued in a case filed over yesterday's clash between police and Hefajat supporters on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in Gazipur.

Sub-inspector of Bashon Police Station Kamrul Islam filed the case with the police station last night, mentioning names of 31 Hefajat leaders and activists, reports our Gazipur correspondent.

They were made accused on charges of preventing police from discharging duties and for clash. 

At least 21 people were detained from the spot during the clash that left at least 20, including seven policemen, injured.

The clash broke out as Hefajat men tried to block the highway near Chowrasta Jame Masjid area. As police went to clear the blockade, the protesters threw brick chips at them, leading to the clash, our correspondent reported, quoting witnesses.

Police fired tear gas and dispersed the crowd.