Writ seeks arrest of Rifat’s killers in 24 hrs

Staff Correspondent: A writ petition has been filed seeking direction within 24 hours to arrest the killers of Rifat Sharif, who was stabbed dead in front of his wife in broad daylight in Barguna.

Advocate Md Eunus Ali Akond filed the writ petition with the concerned branch of the High Court on Sunday.

The writ petition will be presented today for hearing in the HC bench comprising Justice Md Moinul Islam Chowdhury and Justice Md Ashraful Kamal.

Home ministry secretary, law secretary, IGP, Director General of RAB and others concerned have been made respondents to the writ.

Mentionable, about 4/5 criminals including Nayan and Rifat Farajee attacked Rifat Sharif (25) with sharp weapon in broad daylight in front of Barguna Government College Wednesday (June 26) morning while her wife was desperately trying to save him.

The entire incident was captured possibly on a mobile phone and footage of the incident went viral on social media.

Immediately after the attack, locals took Rifat to Barishal Sher-E-Bangla Medical College Hospital (BSMCH).  Later, he was later pronounced dead.

Rifat was the only son of Abdul Halim Dulal Sharif at Boro Lobongola village in Burirchar union under Barguna sadar upazila.

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