Bangladesh, Aug. 1 -- A group claiming to be the "real July warriors" have clashed with demonstrators at Dhaka's Shahbagh intersection, effectively bringing an end to a two-day sit-in demanding formal recognition of the July Charter and Declaration.

Police also intervened and baton-charged protesters during the scuffle on Friday evening, prompting the demonstrators to vacate the intersection. Normal traffic resumed in the area later on.

Shahbagh Police Station chief (OC) Khalid Mansur told bdnews24.com: "Those claiming to be the actual July victims, some of whom are still receiving treatment in hospitals, came and dispersed the protesters. The roads are now open and the situation is fully under control."

The sit-in began on Thursday un...