Mp Liton Murder: Family worried as killers still not traced

Family members of slain Awami League lawmaker Manzurul Islam Liton have expressed concern as law enforcers are yet to find his killers even though 25 days have gone by.

"There is no development or progress in arresting the masterminds behind Liton's killing," the victim's elder sister Afroza Bari said at a press conference held by the victim's family at Gaibandha Press Club yesterday.

“We don't know why the killers chose Liton's own home to kill him and how they made it into the living room of the house without revealing their identity.

"Where were his two pet Shepherds [dogs] on that evening? Why did neither relatives nor party men rush to the spot even after five bullets were fired? We need answers," Afroza said.

“We will never get our brother back but his soul would get peace if the killers are brought to justice."

She said the family remains hopeful as the prime minister herself is looking into the matter.

Asked about the by-polls for the seat left vacant by the deceased lawmaker, Liton's younger sister Fahmida Bulbul Kakoli said, “We are not thinking about the polls right now.”

Liton's brothers Taifiqur Rahman Mukut, Anisur Rahman, sister Shibli Akhter and niece Meher Nigar Momi were also present at the press conference.

Police have arrested 13 suspects -- many of them members of Jamaat-Shibir.

Investigation officer (IO) of the case Ashrafuzzaman yesterday produced two men -- DM Masudar Rahman Mukul and Saiful Islam -- before a court after three days in remand. The judge sent them to jail.

Sunderganj police yesterday produced arrested cable operator Rezaul Islam Liton before a court and sought seven days' remand. The court granted three days.