Liton Ershad, secretary general of Nirapad Sarak Chai (NISCHA), was critically injured on June 11, 2026, around 10 a.m. when a speeding leguna hit him while he was crossing the road at Shahjahanpur Amtala intersection in Dhaka. Witnesses said he was thrown to the ground and sustained serious head injuries. Bystanders provided initial aid before taking him to Islami Hospital, where doctors gave six stitches to his head and placed him under observation.

NISCHA leaders expressed deep concern over the incident, questioning whether it was a mere accident or a deliberate attack. The organization has long campaigned to ban illegal and reckless vehicles such as battery-powered rickshaws and legunas, and recently the government began considering related measures. The timing of the incident has raised suspicion within the organization about possible motives behind it.

NISCHA demanded a fair and prompt investigation, identification of the leguna and its driver, and legal action. The group reaffirmed its commitment to continue advocating for safer roads and urged law enforcement to uncover the true cause of the incident.