The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Barisal

One person was sentenced to 10 years rigorous imprisonment (RI) by a Court here on Wednesday for keeping illegal arms. The convict was identified as Jamal, of C and B Road Islam Para of the city. Judge of the Special Tribunal Mohammad Shahidullah delivered the verdict. The Court acquitted another accused as charges against him could not proved.

The prosecution story, in brief is that the Joint Forces arrested Nixon, leader of the Uapzila Chhatra Dal from his police Line Road house on June 12 in 2007.

Following his confession the Joint Forces seized a foreign made gun from the house of Jamal at Islam para of the city and arrested Jamal.

A case was filed against them with Kotwali Police station under arms act.

After examining 13 witnesses and relevant evidence the Court pronounced the verdict.