Impunity perpetuating killing of children

The frequent incidents of torture and killing of children have been taking place across the country due to the prevailing culture of impunity, said National Human Rights Commission Chairman Mizanur Rahman yesterday.

Frustrated over the frequent killing of children, Mizanur said, "Many think that with their wealth or other influences, they are above the law.  Even they think that the law does not apply to them. As a result, they target children, who cannot protect themselves, to fulfil their vengeance." 

He asked law enforcers to take legal action against the torturers and killers of children.

The NHRC chairman was talking to journalists after visiting Kazi Jamal Hossain in his Mirpur residence. Jamal fled to India without informing his family members following a threat issued allegedly by his siblings over a dispute over properties and returned to his home on February 22, the victim told journalists. 

Some influential persons are active to deprive Jamal of getting justice, which actually is a violation of human rights, said the NHRC boss. 

He also asked law enforcers to act properly to protect Jamal, a retired government employee.

Family members of Jamal lodged a general diary with Shah Ali Police Station, said Yasin Arafat, his only son.