A police officer was injured and a vehicle vandalised after activists of the banned Jubo League clashed with law enforcement personnel during a torchlight procession in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar, on Tuesday night.

The clashes broke out around 9 pm in the Godarbil area, west of the meteorological office in Teknaf municipality, as Jubo League activists attempted to mark the organisation’s 54th founding anniversary.

Sub-Inspector Zafar of Teknaf Model Police Station was injured during the confrontation.

According to local sources, the procession began in Godarbil under the leadership of Teknaf Upazila Jubo League President Nurul Alam.

Police and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel moved to intercept the march as it advanced towards Teknaf town.

The confrontation escalated into chases and counter-chases, followed by clashes between the two sides.

Witnesses said Jubo League activists had attempted to hold anniversary programmes at several locations across Teknaf earlier in the day.

Law enforcement personnel intervened to stop the gatherings. At one point, a group attacked police and vandalised a vehicle, witnesses said.

The injured officer was taken to Teknaf Upazila Health Complex before being transferred to Cox’s Bazar Sadar Hospital for further treatment.

Police said the banned organisation was prohibited from holding political or organisational programmes.

Officers were enforcing government restrictions when a group attacked law enforcement personnel, police said.

Following the clashes, police, BGB and SRB personnel intensified patrols at key locations across Teknaf.

The situation later returned to normal, according to local sources.

Law enforcement officials said efforts were underway to identify those involved and take legal action against them.