Family seeks arrest of criminals

Family members of slain school student Nayan at a press conference yesterday said the accused who came out of jail on bail are threatening to kill them and the witnesses.

They also demanded immediate arrest of the accused in Maruf Hassan Nayan murder case.

Nayan's elder sister Sharmin Akter Shova read out statement at the press conference at Manikganj Press Club.

Sharmin said Hridoy, 25, and Rakib, 24, of Bandutia area in the town, hacked SSC examinee Nayan on November 26 in 2013. He died the next day.

Police arrested Rakib on April 5, 2015 and Hridoy on April 13. They came out of jail on bail a few days later. An arrest warrant has been issued against Hridoy as he has gone into hiding.

The charge sheet was submitted on November 30, 2015.

The accused have been threatening to kill her family members and witnesses if they give evidence before the court, Sharmin said. Police are not arresting Hridoy as he is protected by some ruling party leaders, she alleged.

Police said the case is under trial.

This correspondent tried to contact Hridoy several times, but his cellphone was switched off. Rakib's contact number was not found.