Rajon killing: NHRC boss for trial of cops

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Chairman Mizanur Rahman today demanded trial for the policemen suspended over Rajon killing.

“It is not enough to close or suspend these policemen. They must be brought to trial in criminal court,” he said today. “It should be investigated whether these incidents are taking place due to negligence of the police administration.”

The rights body chief was speaking to the family of 13-year-old boy Samiul Alam Rajon, who was tortured to death by a group of brutes nearly a month ago, in Sylhet’s Kandigaon area this morning.

Mizanur Rahman termed child torture and killing in Bangladesh “concerning”. He termed this trait as a dire violation of human rights and strongly condemned such actions.

Mentioning that policemen are getting involved in different criminal activities day by day, the NHRC chief opined that facilities for the police should be increased alongside ensuring punishment for the corrupt policemen.

Meanwhile, he also demanded quick repatriation of Kamrul Islam, the man who was seen most active in beating Rajon in the video that filmed Rajon’s torture, from Saudi Arabia.

“If the government takes initiatives, it is possible to bring him back soon.”

Moreover, “we are monitoring the Rajon murder case. The culprits will not be spared,” he added.