Khagrachhari, Oct. 11 -- Vehicular movement on the main road connecting Khagrachhari with the popular tourist destination Sajek in Rangamati remained halted since Sunday morning as two organisations enforced an indefinite blockade, leaving tourists stranded in the area.

The blockade began at 6:00am, halting traffic on the Baghaihat-Sajek road.

Protesters placed tree trunks across the road and burned tyres at several points to enforce the shutdown.

Sajek Karbari Association and Sajek Gono Odhikar Roksha Committee enforced the indefinite blockade demanding the removal of armed members of the Jana Samhati Samiti (PCJSS) from Sajek.

Locals said the programme is aimed at ensuring lasting peace in the area and strengthening the safety of or...