Two Sentenced to Life, Six to 10 Years in Cumilla Murder Case

In a verdict delivered on Tuesday, a Cumilla court sentenced two individuals to life imprisonment and six others to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment in connection with a 2009 murder case in Chauddagram upazila.

The judgment was handed down by Judge Sabbir Mahmud Chowdhury of the Additional District and Sessions Judge Court-4. The ruling was confirmed by Additional Public Prosecutor Advocate Md Iftekhar Hossain.

Sentencing Details:

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• Incident Date: 16 May 2009
• Victim: Yusup Bhuiyan Tipu, a shoe trader
• Location: Tipu was attacked outside his home around 2:00 AM. A group of robbers, who had been lying in wait, shot him before fleeing the scene.
• Aftermath: Locals rushed Tipu to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

Following the murder, Tipu’s father, Md Ali, filed a case with Chauddagram Police Station against unidentified assailants. During the subsequent investigation, the suspects were identified and several arrests were made.

Legal Proceedings:

• Confessional Statements: Four accused gave confessional statements under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
• Charge Sheet Submitted: 1 January 2011
• Witnesses Examined: 16
• Total Accused: 17

Other Outcomes:

• Deceased During Trial: Taju, Ibrahim, and Abdul Razzak
• Acquitted (Charges Not Proven Beyond Reasonable Doubt):
  • Abul Hashem Bhuiyan alias Bhutu
  • Md Dulal
  • Faruk Hossain
  • Ilias Bhuiyan
  • Abul Kashem
  • Saiful

The court based its final verdict on substantial witness testimony and material evidence, concluding the long-running case with convictions and acquittals where due.