Tension erupted in Bhola’s New Market area on Saturday afternoon when an eviction drive targeting illegal shops on municipal land turned violent. According to Bhola Municipality Administrator Md. Mizanur Rahman, agitated traders protesting the demolition of their unauthorized establishments set fire to three municipal trucks used for garbage and goods transport. Before locals could control the blaze, the vehicles’ bodies and engines were severely damaged. Witnesses said the fire was deliberately started on trucks carrying dismantled shop materials, and the attackers prevented anyone from approaching. District Commissioner Md. Azad Jahan visited the scene shortly afterward and announced that the incident would be investigated. Many residents criticized the delayed police response, noting that the violence occurred near the police station. Bhola Model Police Station’s OC Md. Hachnain Parvez said police were unaware of the eviction drive but will take legal action once a complaint is filed.