‘It was premeditated; pickup van targeted 6 brothers’ | The Daily Star
Skip to main content
E-paper বাংলা
T
TODAY’S NEWS
$3.2m to raise capacity of undersea cable Fire breaks out at factory in Narayanganj's Sonargaon China outlines 3 expectations for resolving Myanmar issue Austerity measures rolled out as new fiscal year begins 'We just weren't good enough' Farmers grow export quality vegetables but don’t get buyers In a gesture of goodwill, Shabnam Faria wishes happy marriage to ex-husband Container handling to speed up at Ctg port Sydney floods: Thousands evacuated; more heavy rains predicted China wants to build Dhaka-Ctg expressway 3 killed in Copenhagen mall shooting Where can foreigners learn Bangla in Dhaka? Export hits all-time high of $52b Govt to amend children act, may lower age limit Shakib’s unbeaten 68 in vain as Windies clinch second T20I
The Daily Star
Journalism Without Fear or Favour
Monday, July 4, 2022
  • E-paper
  • বাংলা
TODAY’S NEWS
$3.2m to raise capacity of undersea cable Fire breaks out at factory in Narayanganj's Sonargaon China outlines 3 expectations for resolving Myanmar issue Austerity measures rolled out as new fiscal year begins 'We just weren't good enough' Farmers grow export quality vegetables but don’t get buyers In a gesture of goodwill, Shabnam Faria wishes happy marriage to ex-husband Container handling to speed up at Ctg port Sydney floods: Thousands evacuated; more heavy rains predicted China wants to build Dhaka-Ctg expressway 3 killed in Copenhagen mall shooting Where can foreigners learn Bangla in Dhaka? Export hits all-time high of $52b Govt to amend children act, may lower age limit Shakib’s unbeaten 68 in vain as Windies clinch second T20I
The Daily Star
Monday, July 4, 2022 | Journalism Without Fear or Favour
  • Home
  • News
    • Bangladesh
    • Asia
    • World
  • Views
    • Editorial
    • Opinion
    • Letters to the Editor
  • Health
    • Diseases
    • Healthcare
    • Food
  • Coronavirus
  • Sports
    • Cricket
    • Football
    • More Sports
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Global Economy
    • Organisation News
  • Entertainment
    • TV & Film
    • Music
    • Theatre & Arts
  • Culture
    • Art & Design
    • Books
  • Life & Living
    • Fashion & Beauty
    • Food & Recipes
    • Health & Fitness
  • Youth
    • Education
    • Careers
    • Young Icons
  • Tech & Startup
    • Science, Gadgets, and Tech
    • Startups
    • Automobiles
  • Feature
    • Lifestyle
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Showbiz
    • Star Health
    • Satireday
    • Shout
    • Toggle
    • Star Literature
    • In Focus
    • Star Youth
    • Law & Our Rights
    • Daily Star Books
    • Roundtables
    • Supplements
  • Environment
    • Climate crisis
    • Natural resources
    • Pollution
  • NRB
বাংলা T
  • Home
  • News
    • Bangladesh
    • Asia
    • World
  • Views
    • Editorial
    • Opinion
    • Letters to the Editor
  • Health
    • Diseases
    • Healthcare
    • Food
  • Coronavirus
  • Sports
    • Cricket
    • Football
    • More Sports
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Global Economy
    • Organisation News
  • Entertainment
    • TV & Film
    • Music
    • Theatre & Arts
  • Culture
    • Art & Design
    • Books
  • Life & Living
    • Fashion & Beauty
    • Food & Recipes
    • Health & Fitness
  • Youth
    • Education
    • Careers
    • Young Icons
  • Tech & Startup
    • Science, Gadgets, and Tech
    • Startups
    • Automobiles
  • Feature
    • Lifestyle
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Showbiz
    • Star Health
    • Satireday
    • Shout
    • Toggle
    • Star Literature
    • In Focus
    • Star Youth
    • Law & Our Rights
    • Daily Star Books
    • Roundtables
    • Supplements
  • Environment
    • Climate crisis
    • Natural resources
    • Pollution
  • NRB

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • SMS Subscription
  • Apps
  • Comment Policy
  • RSS
  • Sitemap
  • Advertisement
  • Newsletter
  • Privacy Policy
  • Conference Hall
  • Archives
Accidents & Fires

‘It was premeditated; pickup van targeted 6 brothers’

Sanjoy Kumar Barua
Sat Feb 12, 2022 02:10 PM Last update on: Sat Feb 12, 2022 02:46 PM
Widows and their children sat in a ritual after the accident. Photo: Collected

"My six brothers and one sister were about two arms' length away from the road on the day of the accident. My other brother and I were on the street. Instead of hitting us, the pickup van targeted and crushed my brothers. The vehicle then came back and crushed my injured sister after killing my brothers," said Munni Sushil, who survived the road accident in Chakaria upazila on February 8, last night.

Five of her brothers were killed by the pickup van that morning. Two other brothers and a sister were also injured in the accident. Among them, Raktim Sushil is now fighting for life at Chittagong General Hospital.

For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel.

"It's a premeditated murder," Munni said. "If not, why did the vehicle crushed my brothers who were away from the road instead of killing the two of us who were standing on the road?"

Asked why the killings appear to be planned, Munni said, "On January 29, 40-50 miscreants attacked our house. They threatened to kill my father. The next day, January 30, my father died of a heart attack."

Asked who attacked and why, Munni said, "For the last 10 years, my father had been arranging Durga Puja here with the family."

Her brother Deepak Sushil, who was living abroad, brought about 4,000 bricks and gravel to build a small temple in Hasinapara area in the second week of January, Munni said.

"Since then, my father had been receiving threats," she added.

At their home, the mother of the brothers, Mrinalini Sushil lamented saying, "Whom will I go to with my grandchildren from the five sons?"

"Champak's daughter will be only one month old next Monday," said Mrinalini -- in tears -- about the new-born of one of the deceased brothers.

"My children have never harmed anyone. Why were my five children killed in this way?"

Mrinalini said that she hid two of her children under the bed in fear during the attack on January 19. "They attacked us because we wanted to build a temple," she said.

"We could not recognise the attackers," she said as they were outsiders.

The family have been living in Hasinapara village in Malumghat area of ​​Dulahajra union of Chakariya upazila since 2010. Around 30-35 Hindu families live in this village.

"We could not eat in the last four days. I can't bear to look at the little children of my dead brothers. The whole family is living in inhumane situation," said Munni Sushil.

Apple Google
Click to comment

Comments

Comments Policy

Related News

Accidents & Fires

Road accident that killed 5 brothers: Roktim fighting for life in ICU

The Daily Star  | বাংলা
২৮ মিনিট আগে|দুর্ঘটনা ও অগ্নিকাণ্ড

জুনে ৪৬৭ সড়ক দুর্ঘটনায় নিহত ৫২৪: রোড সেফটি ফাউন্ডেশন

গত জুনে সারাদেশে ৪৭৬টি সড়ক দুর্ঘটনায় ৫২৪ জন নিহত ও ৮২১ জন আহত হয়েছেন।

১ ঘণ্টা আগে|সম্পাদকীয়

দুর্নীতিতে নিমজ্জিত ‘দুর্নীতি কমানোর’ প্রকল্প!

The Daily Star
Follow Us
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • SMS Subscription
  • Apps
  • Comment Policy
  • RSS
  • Sitemap
  • Advertisement
  • Newsletter
  • Privacy Policy
  • Conference Hall
  • Archives
© 2022 thedailystar.net | Powered by: RSI LAB
Copyright: Any unauthorized use or reproduction of The Daily Star content for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited and constitutes copyright infringement liable to legal action.