Six sued in Sirajganj

16 November 2009, 17:00 PM

Our Correspondent, Sirajganj

A businessman of the district town yesterday lodged a case against six people including nephew of Fisheries and Livestock Minister Abdul Latif Biswas Moniruzzaman Labu. According to complaint, Labu and his five associates demanded Tk 5 lakh as extortion from renowned businessman Israil Hossain Talukder, owner of Eco Enterprise, on Saturday night. The extortionists also snatched Tk 5,000 from Israil and threatened him with dire consequences if the rest of the amount is not paid or police informed. Israil lodged the case with Chief Judicial Magistrate's Court against Labu and his five other accomplices for recovery of the snatched money and security of his life. The court asked the OC concerned to investigate the incident and submit report.