Rescue Tanmoy in 7 days

People's deadline to Sirajganj admin

22 August 2009, 17:00 PM

Our Correspondent, Sirajganj

Locals form a human chain in Sirajganj town yesterday demanding rescue of schoolboy Sampad Kumer Sheel Tanmoy, abducted two and a half months ago

Several hundred people from all walks of life yesterday morning formed a human chain and held a rally in front of Jnaadayinee High School at Mujib Road in the town demanding steps to rescue abducted schoolboy Sampad Kumar Sheel alias Tanmoy and arrest and punishment to the culprits. The speakers at the rally alleged police indifference and said abductors were still issuing threats to Tanmoy's family and demanding ransom. They said, police failed to arrest the culprits and rescue the boy even after two and a half months of the incident for 'mysterious' reason. The speakers gave an ultimatum to the law enforcers saying they will go for tougher agitations including hunger strike, if Tanmoy is not rescued within next seven days. The demonstrators also submitted a memorandum to deputy commissioner Humayun Kabir demanding necessary steps in this regard. Tanmoy, 13, son of Swapon Kumar Sheel and a class six student of Jnaadayinee High School was abducted from the backyard of their home at Bahirgola Road in the town on June 9 for a ransom of Tk 5 lakh.