AL asks Savar MP to explain his 'crossfire' remarks

Awami League-backed Savar lawmaker Dr Enamur Rahman Enam has been asked by the ruling party to explain his recent controversial remarks on “crossfire.” Enam, in somewhat braggadocios manner, told a Bangla tabloid that he ordered killing in “crossfire” of five criminals and prepared a list of 14 others. When asked about the ruling party’s stance on these remarks, party’s General Secretary Obaidul Quader told journalists that the party’s central command has served a show cause letter to the Savar lawmaker over these. Obaidul, also the road, transport and bridges minister, was talking to journalists after emerging from a meeting of secretaries of different party wings at Awami League president’s political office in Dhanmondi on Sunday. Following hue and cry over such bragging in public, MP Enamur on July 21 withdrew his statement but did not deny the contents.

The article was first published on Bangla Tribune