Braving heavy rain, members of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal blocked Shahbagh intersection demanding the arrest of those responsible for the murder of Samya. Protesters shouted slogans such as "Why is the killer free while my brother lies in a grave?" and "We want justice!" Samya was fatally stabbed near Suhrawardy Udyan on May 13 around 11 PM while riding a motorcycle. He was declared dead upon arrival at the hospital.