Dhaka, Oct. 4 -- The Jumma Chhatra-Janata has called off a blockade that had been enforced for four days in Khagrachhari following unrest triggered by the alleged rape of a Marma teenager.

The decision was announced on Saturday in a statement issued by the group's media cell.

According to the statement, the withdrawal comes "partly in consideration of the religious rites needed to be performed for the martyrs, the need to provide humanitarian assistance to the injured and affected, and assurances given by the administration".

The group added that on Oct 1, a second round of discussions was held with the Khagrachhari district administration, police, and intelligence officials to address recent violence in Khagrachhari and Guimara.

"In ...