Offline Indian visa services at the Assistant High Commissioner’s office in Khulna have remained suspended since Wednesday, while online processing resumed on Sunday.
Security has been tightened in and around the office following the killing of Inquilab Monch spokesman Sharif Osman Hadi.
On Sunday afternoon, police, navy and army personnel were deployed at Shamsur Rahman Road and in adjacent areas. Several surrounding roads were also closed, causing traffic diversions.
Visa brokers said offline visa applications were halted from Wednesday afternoon due to security concerns.
Online applications, which had continued initially, were temporarily suspended on Thursday afternoon following a protest programme titled “March to Indian Consulate Office”.
Sadhan Sarkar, a visa broker, said applications submitted until Thursday noon began processing on Sunday.
Deputy Commissioner of Khulna Metropolitan Police Md Tajul Islam said police, detectives, navy and army personnel have been deployed to maintain security. Patrols across the city have been increased and authorities remain on high alert, he added.
