Mitu murder: Trial begins against ex-SP Babul, 6 others
A Chattogram court has started the trial of seven suspects, including former superintendent of police Babul Akter, in a case filed over the murder of Mahmuda Akter Mitu, wife of Babul, in 2016.
The court of 3rd Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md Jasim Uddin recorded the deposition of Mosharraf Hossain, Mitu's father and a former policeman, as the first witness in the case.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. "Babul Akter murdered my innocent daughter as she came to know about his extra-marital affair. Babul used to physically torture and verbally abuse her. … Babul plotted to kill my daughter in front of her child and staged a drama. I want justice," said Mosharraf Hossain while testifying before the court.
"Babul used his informant to kill my daughter. Babul and prime accused Musa knew each other since Babul was Hathazari Circle ASP," he added.
Advocate Golam Mowla Murad took part in the hearing on behalf of Babul Akhter while advocate Abdur Rashid represented the state, reports our Chattogram staff correspondent.
Before recording the deposition in the case, Babul's lawyer informed the court that they filed a petition in the higher court against charge framing in the case.
Seeking time, they appealed to the court to record the deposition of the witnesses after Eid.
However, the prosecution denied the time petition of defence.
After 45 minutes of the argument, the court ordered to record the deposition of Mitu's father.
Earlier on March 13, charges were framed against Babul and six others in the murder case.
On June 6, 2016, Babul filed a case with Panchlaish Police Station after his wife was killed in the port city the day before.
The other accused are Kamrul Islam Musa, Ehteshamul Haque Bhola alias Haniful Haque, Motaleb Mia Wasim, Md Anwar Hossain, Md Khairul Islam Kalu, and Md Shahjahan Mia. Bhola is now out on bail while Musa is absconding.
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