Published on 01:39 PM, June 19, 2016

BNP demands judicial probe into ‘extrajudicial killings’

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. File photo

BNP today demanded judicial enquiry into the all “extrajudicial killings” including death of the prime suspect in a case filed for attempting to murder a Madaripur teacher.

Terming Golam Faizullah Fahim’s death in an alleged shootout a “drama” BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir claimed that by killing such crucial suspect, the crossfire drama has been staged to hide the fact.

Mirza Fakhrul was addressing a press briefing at BNP party’s Nayapaltan central office.

Fahim, 18, the Madaripur teacher’s attacker, was killed in a “shootout” yesterday, sparking widespread questions, condemnation and criticism, four days into his capture. 

The alleged militant was on a 10-day remand when police took him to Miarchar area under Madaripur Sadar upazila to arrest his cohorts around 7:00am.

Like after any other “shootout”, police claimed miscreants sensing their presence opened fire. Police fired back, triggering a “gunfight”.