The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Barisal

Speedy Trial Tribunal (STT) here on Wednesday sentenced eight persons to life term imprisonment for killing one person in Patuakhali district in 2000.

The judge of STT Mr. Rabiul Hasan gave the verdict in a crowded court room in presence of seven accused while the other accused is absconding.

The judge also fined Taka 10,000 each, in default to suffer additional six months jail term.

Besides, the judge acquited Atahar Hossain, Motahar Hossain and Jafar from the charge, as their involvement in the case could not be proved beyond doubt

Three accused in the case had died earlier, court sources said.

The convicts were identified as Saidul Sikder, SM Salauddin alias Kuty, Esahak Sikder, Aziz Sikder, Sater Sikder, Jafar Sikder, Isahak Mollah and Babul Sikder (absentia).

The prosecution story in brief is that the convicts chopped one Sunder Ali in Golbunia village of Sadar upazila of Patuakhali district on June 16, 2000 when he was working in the field.

He was then admited to Patuakhjali Sadar Hospital with critical injury and succumbed to his injuries on June 27,2000.

His wife Aisha Begum filed a case in this connection against 14 accused with Kotwali Thana police on June 27,2000.

SI Nurul Islam pressed charge sheet in this connection on July 24,2001 against 14 accused.