Narayanganj killings

Narayanganj killings

Complicit persons must not be let off the hook

The case of the seven killing has taken a dramatic character with the revelation of alleged complicity of some Rab officials including the commanding officer of the local battalion.  
The fact is that the government has taken cognizance of the allegation first by reverting the officers to their parent service and then by termination their service, wherein the two army officers have been given premature retirement while the navy officer has been sent on compulsory retirement.
That action of the services is a clear indication that there is a prima-facie case against the three officers. That being so, and while we do not want to dwell on technicalities, it would seem incongruous that those carrying allegation of murder would be sent on retirement, perhaps with all benefits, while the case is yet to be resolved.  
We would hope that these officers would be made to face the due process of law and answer the charges should the inquiry definitively establish their role in the said killings. We believe that the actions of the government and the respective services thus far are but administrative and by no means a punishment for their alleged complicity.
The matter is far too serious to admit of any ploy to let the culprits off the hook. And we would hope that the probe body set up as per the directive of the High Court would be able to not only establish the identity of the killers but also pinpoint all those that are behind the gruesome killings.