‘Punish killers of Mithu’
Employees of ATN Bangla forms a human chain in front of the National Press Club in the city yesterday demanding exemplary punishment to the killers of Sahfiqul Islam Mithu, a senior cameraman of the TV channel.Photo: STAR
Employees of ATN Bangla yesterday demanded exemplary punishment to the killers of Sahfiqul Islam Mithu, a senior cameraman of the channel, says a press release.
The demand came from a human chain in front of the National Press Club in the city.
The speakers at the human chain urged the government to investigate into the incident and ensure security of the newsmen.
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in a statement yesterday condemned the killing of Mithu and demanded punitive action against the killers.
She termed the killing 'mysterious' and 'unprecedented'.
She also prayed for salvation of the departed soul and expressed her sympathy to the bereaved family members.
Information Minister Abul Kalam Azad also expressed deep shock at his death.
He conveyed sympathy to the bereaved family and prayed for salvation of the departed soul.
Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ) President Shah Alamgir and General Secretary Abu Zafar Surya also expressed grave concern over the incident.
They demanded proper investigation into the killing and exemplary punishment to the culprits responsible.
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