'78 killed in crossfire in 9 months'

A total of 78 people were killed in crossfire, 80 BDR men died after joining offices and 31 women fell victims of fatwa across the country in the last nine months, revealed a report of Ain O Salish Kendra yesterday, says a press release.
The report was prepared based on news on crossfire, fatwa, torture, death in custody and other incidents published in different national dailies during the time.
It also said 37 people were killed in police custody and 64 domestic helps fell victims different types of violence.
Three journalists were killed, cases filed against 47 journalists, and 16 received death threats and 90 journalists fell victims of harassment in different ways, the report said.