7 to die, 3 get life term in Swechasebak League leader Shubhra murder

A Dhaka court today has sentenced seven people to death in the murder case of Masudur Rahman Shuvro, general secretary of Gouripur upazila Swechasebak League and chairman of UCCA Limited, in Mymensingh. Besides, 3 people have been sentenced to life imprisonment.

Judge Monir Kamal of Dhaka Speedy Trial Tribunal-3 announced the verdict on Monday.

The prime accused Mailakanda Union Chairman Riaduzzaman Riyad along with 19 others were accused in the case.

Those who have been sentenced to death are - Mailakanda UP Chairman Riaduzzaman Riyad, Gouripur Municipalty Chhatra Dal Joint Secretary Sakib Ahmed Reza, North District Swechchhasebak Dal members Mozammel Haque, Khairul Islam, Main Uddin, Ruhul Amin and Shariful islam Nayim.

Masud Parvez Curzon, Chatra Dal member Shariyatullah alias Shumon and Jubo Dal member Russel Miah were sentenced to life time imprisonment.

Others accused in the case have been acquitted of all charges.