Although Hasnat has been formally arrested in the case filed in connection to the attack, Tahmid remains in perpetual legal limbo as police has not made a formal arrest or given an update on his status but has kept him in jail under section 54 of the penal code.
Sharmina Parveen wife of Hasnat Karim told the Dhaka Tribune, yesterday that she has no idea what is going on with the case.
She also insisted on Hasnat's innocence.
Tahmid's relatives Shommo told the Dhaka Tribune that they are trying to contact law enforcers through the legal system to make inquires about his status but those attempts have not matrialised any response from them.
“We will hopefully know about his status next week,” he added.
On July 1, 20 people including 17 foreigners were killed in the a terrorist attack by militants at Holey Artisan Bakery and O’ Kitchen in Gulshan.
Two police officials were also killed during the hostage situation that ensued as the attackers had failed to flee the scene after killing most of the guests at the restaurant.
A case was file with the Gulshan police station which is now being investigating by police's Counter terrorism and transnational crimes unit.
Both Hasnat and Tahmid were survivors of the attack were taken into custody and held without being arrested until a month later on August 4 when they were remanded under section 54 on suspicions of their involvement in the case.
Mohibul Islam, deputy commissioner of Counter terrorism and transnational crime unit told the Dhaka Tribune: “We are analyzing the information provided by Tahmid and Hasnat during the remand sessions,” adding that once the information is verified a decision will be made.
Thursday, April 25, 2024
