Narayanganj case investigation

THE Narayanganj seven-murder case has assumed a different character than other such cases of the past because of allegations of complicity of the country's elite force in the abduction and murder. And that is why the investigation process cannot brook any delay.
We are glad that the three Rab officials, against whom there is allegation of direct involvement, have been arrested and taken on remand, though belated. While it is a progress of sorts we cannot but express our concern that 6 of the accused are still at large. It is disconcerting too that the main accused and his cohorts, who were named in the complaint made by the victims' families, have managed to escape the surveillance of the law enforcement agencies.
We think that the government owes it to the public to explain how, despite the close watch, as stated by the state minister for home, the accused managed to give the police the slip. And we find it remarkable too that the location of the main accused has been identified by none other than Rab officials, so soon after he went missing.
We understand that there are several investigations being conducted by various agencies. What is essential is that the police investigation, which is the basis of future charge sheets and arraignments of the accused, should be completed as quickly as possible, and all the other investigations will hopefully supplement the police investigation. The truth must be uncovered and all those behind the gruesome killing must be exposed and brought to justice.