Lalmonirhat, Feb. 9 -- Supporters of independent candidate for Lalmonirhat-1 (Hatibandha-Patgram) Shihab Ahmed blocked Burimari-Patgram highway on Sunday night after some miscreants attacked his convoy in Hatibandha upazila, leaving him injured.

Witnesses said a group of miscreants suddenly attacked the convoy as it was returning from election campaigning around 10:30 pm at Jorapukur area of Hatibandha upazila.

Shihab Ahmed and several supporters were injured.

The candidate's private vehicle was severely damaged.

Following the attack, hundreds of supporters took to the streets, staging demonstrations at various points along the Lalmonirhat-Burimari highway and halting traffic.

Several cargo trucks and passenger buses were stranded, c...