The New Nation - Internet Edition

Staff Reporter

The Divisional Speedy Trial Tribunal yesterday awarded death sentences against six men for committing murder at Rajoir in Madaripur district two years ago.

Pintu Laskar alias Liakat Ali, 30, and Saidul Islam, 32, were in the dock while four others tried in absentia are Sumon Munshi alias Sumon Newaz, Jhantu Sikder, Obaidul Sikder and Helal Akand. They were all sentenced to death by the Divisional Speedy Tribunal judge Anwar Hossain.

Two other accused Taoib Ali Sikder, 27, and Sujan Munshi, 28, were given life imprisonment. The accused were convicted for committing a murder of Shawkat Ali, 35, at Rajoir Bazar of Madaripur district on June 16, 2005, out of enmity.

The court examined 30 witnesses before pronouncing the verdict in a crowded court.