Dhaka, May 18 -- Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) leaders and activists on Sunday blocked Shahbagh intersection in the capital for nearly two hours, demanding justice for the murder of Shahriar Alam Shammo.

They also called for the immediate resignation of Dhaka University (DU) Vice-Chancellor (VC) Niaz Ahmed and Proctor Saifuddin Ahmed alleging administrative negligence for the killing.

The JCD activists began their demonstrations around 3:45pm occupying Shahbagh intersection and it continued for around two hours.

The demonstrations triggered severe traffic gridlock in and around the area.

The blockade was lifted at around 5:30pm.

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