Seven platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed in Khagrachhari to maintain law and order. Earlier on Saturday, the district administration imposed Section 144 in the town and municipal areas, banning gatherings until further notice. The move followed daylong road blockades by Jumma student and citizen groups, demanding justice for Tuesday’s reported rape incident and an end to sexual violence in the hills. The blockade left around 2,000 tourists stranded in Sajek and another 1,000 stuck in Khagrachhari on their way to the popular hill destination. The army has since begun efforts to ensure safe passage for the tourists back to their destinations.