Shafiqur calls for holding trial of those involved in genocide

SUNAMGANJ, Feb 01(BSS): Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Saturday called for holding trial of those involved in genocide.

"Those who committed genocide must be tried to free the human society from stigma. Persons involved in forcibly disappearing people should be tried on priority basis," he said while addressing the Jamaat workers' conference at Sunamganj Government Jubilee High School ground here as chief guest.

He said murderers must face exemplary punishment so that people can understand what happens after committing such heinous acts.

Highlighting the torture carried out by the fallen dictator government on the Jamaat leaders and activists, Dr Shafiqur said, "Our leaders were taken away from us. All the party offices were sealed.

The party's registration was canceled. They, at the last moment, banned us being perplexed."

He said the leaders and activists of Jamaat across the country were not busy occupying Balu Mahal (sand quarry), Jal Mahal (water body) and markets.

"Our workers are not involved in looting as we fear the Almighty Allah," he added.