Driver jailed until death for killing six siblings
Cox's Bazar road accident
Monday, 12 June 2023
A driver has been sentenced to prison until death after six brothers were run over and killed by a pickup in Cox's Bazar's Chakaria Upazila last year.
District and Sessions Court Judge Mohammad Ismail announced the verdict on Sunday in the presence of the convict, Saidul Islam, said Public Prosecutor Faridul Alam, reports bdnews24.com.
On February 8, 2022, nine siblings had set out for a crematorium in the Dulahazra's Malumghat area to offer prayers for their father, according to Faridul.
However, they were struck by a pickup on their way back. Five of them died on the spot, while another passed away in hospital care a few weeks later.