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:
| Name | Age | Sentence | Status During Verdict |
| Mehedi Hasan alias Jamsed | 21 | Life Imprisonment | Present |
| Sahidul Islam alias Masud | 32 | Life Imprisonment | Present |
| Md Jasim Uddin Patwari | 32 | 10 Years Rigorous Imprisonment | Absconding |
| Md Alauddin alias Tota | 28 | 10 Years Rigorous Imprisonment | Absconding |
| Md Jamal Hossain Manik | 31 | 10 Years Rigorous Imprisonment | Absconding |
| Md Ekramul Haque Milan | 41 | 10 Years Rigorous Imprisonment | Absconding |
| Ibrahim alias Boro Mia | 45 | 10 Years Rigorous Imprisonment | Absconding |
| Md Shahabuddin | 38 | 10 Years Rigorous Imprisonment | Absconding |
- 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.
