Manikganj:A court in Manikganj has sentenced five individuals to death and handed down various other sentences in a high-profile murder case. Judge SKM Tofayel Hasan of the Manikganj District and Sessions Judge Court delivered the verdict in a packed courtroom with all accused present.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the individuals sentenced to death are Md Zia Uddin, Mohammad Zahidul Islam, Abdur Rashid, Jasim, and Siddik Mia. Additionally, eight others received life imprisonment sentences, including Md Jahir Uddin, Azizul, Ujjal, Md Shamsul Haque, Salah Uddin, Majed Mia, Md Maron, and Swapon, each fined Tk 20,000.
Furthermore, Shamim and Habu Mia were given five-year prison terms and fined Tk 10,000 each. Majnu Mia received a one-year sentence, while Sufia Khatun, Razia Khatun, and Sahera Khatun were each sentenced to three months' imprisonment.
The case stemmed from a land dispute on February 21, 2016, resulting in the deaths of Abdul Aziz Molla, Nannu Molla, and Karim Molla. Abdul Aziz and Nannu Molla died at the scene, while Karim Molla succumbed to his injuries during treatment. The murder case was filed by Farida Begum, Abdul Aziz Molla's widow, accusing 24 individuals.