The government has taken all necessary measures to extradite Kamrul Islam – one of Rajon’s killers – back to Bangladesh from Saudi Arabia, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal has said.
However, there remains some legal complications regarding his repatriation, the minister told reporters yesterday after visiting the family of Sheikh Samiul Alam Rajon, who was mercilessly beaten to death by a group of men on July 8.
Following his meeting with Rajon’s parents at their Sylhet home, the minister added that the government is trying to use its friendly relations with Saudi Arabia to expedite the process of bringing Kamrul back.
Replying to a query, Asaduzzaman Khan said a probe committee is currently looking into allegations of police negligence and bribery regarding the case. Steps would be taken for a speedy resolution of the sensitive case, he added.
During his visit to Rajon’s home in Kandigaon union’s Ali village, the minister handed over a cheque of Tk1 lakh to Rajon’s family.
Meanwhile, Muhitul Alam, the main suspect in Rajon’s murder, has submitted a confessional statement before the court of Sylhet Metropolitan Magistrate Anwarul Haque. Deputy Commissioner (media) Md Rahmat Ullah of the Sylhet Metropolitan Police confirmed the news to the Dhaka Tribune.
On July 8, thirteen-year-old Rajon was beaten to death in Kumargaon by some men who falsely accused the teen of stealing a van. The video of the brutal beating soon spread on social media platforms, triggering massive outrage among the public.
So far, 11 arrests have been made in connection with the murder, while investigation is still going on regarding claims that two police officials of the Jalalabad police station took Tk6 lakh in bribe to let Kamrul flee to Saudi Arabia.
