At least 20 injured students taken to Khulna Medical as police clash with protesters
Several policemen also suffered injuries during the clashes. They were admitted to the privately-run City Medical College Hospital
At least 20 students, with light to moderate injuries, have been taken to the Khulna Medical College Hospital (KMCH) till 10:50pm following clashes between policemen clashed with protesters in the district at around 3:00pm today (2 August), our correspondent reports from the spot.
Several policemen also suffered injuries during the clashes. They were admitted to the privately-run City Medical College Hospital.
Police in Khulna fired tear gas shells at protesters as they took the streets as part of the nationwide protest programme announced by the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement yesterday.
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Around 5:30pm, police started firing tear gas shells at the Gollamari intersection, our correspondent reports.
As of 6.20pm, the firing is still ongoing. Also, there have been reports of chases and counter-chases between protesters and police.
