Shammo’s killers to be tried in a special tribunal

Top officials of the DMP and the university administration at the office of the vice-chancellor of Dhaka University. - UNB

Dhaka, 17 May —The killers of Dhaka University’s (DU) student Shahriar Alam Shammo will be put on trial in a special tribunal, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) said on Saturday.

DMP officials said investigation into the murder will completed within two weeks.

These details were shared in a special meeting between top officials of the DMP and the university administration at the office of the vice-chancellor of Dhaka University.

In the meeting, it was stated that the administration and law enforcement agencies are working jointly to identify the criminals and ensure a quick trial. A special meeting on this matter will be held tomorrow, Sunday, at 3 PM with the adviser of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

DMP Commissioner Sheikh Md. Sajjat Ali (NDC) said that the remand of the criminals will begin from tomorrow and a charge sheet will be submitted quickly.

He expressed hope that the trial would be completed in the shortest possible time through the special tribunal.

Deputy Commissioner of DMP’s Ramna Division Md. Masud Alam said that immediately after the incident, they conducted searches in various hospitals and clinics in Dhaka and arrested two individuals from Shoromita and BRB hospitals and another from Farmgate through mobile tracking.

He stated that the investigation is progressing based on the analysis of CCTV footage and other information, and after the remand, the full picture of the incident will be revealed.

DU Vice-chancellor Professor  Niaz Ahmad Khan said that they are maintaining constant contact with the family of the deceased Shammo and have expressed solidarity with the rightful demands of the students.

He said that the university administration is committed to ensuring overall security on campus.

Also present at the meeting were Pro-Vice Chancellor (Admin) Professor Dr. Sayma Haque Bidisha, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Education) Professor Dr. Mamun Ahmed, Treasurer Professor Dr. M. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and head of the investigation committee Professor Dr. Siddiqur Rahman Khan, Proctor Associate Professor Saifuddin Ahmed, and other senior officials of the DMP. - UNB