Govt blamed for terming Limon 'criminal'
Leaders of different political parties yesterday expressed deep concern over statements from high government officials bracketing Limon and his family as criminals while the incident is under investigation.
In a joint statement, the leaders specifically pointed at the statement from the defence advisor of the prime minister, terming it beyond his jurisdiction.
Although the Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) director general termed Limon, after being shot in the leg by Rab, as a “victim of circumstance”, he later denied saying so and identified the victims as criminals.
Drawing the prime minister's attention, the leaders said these senseless statements are creating frustration and anger among general people and is spoiling the image of Bangladesh abroad.
“We expect the prime minister's personal intervention to put a stop to these senseless comments from government officials and an end to the sufferings faced by Limon and his family members.
“She should start a judicial investigation on extra judicial killings and tortures and ensure proper treatment for Limon,” read the statement.
Lawmaker Fazle Hossain Badshah; Shirin Akhter; Dr Mushtaq Hossain; Noor Ahmed Bakul; Ragib Ahsan Munna; Ruhin Hossain Prince; Aslam Khan; and Mokhlesur Rahman Muktadir, among others, signed the statement.
Gonotantrik Bam Morcha, in a seperate statement, also condemned the statements from top government officials.
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