GAIBANDHA, Nov 06, 2024 (BSS) - Speakers in a function here today underscored the need for disposing off the Santal killing case immediately  to establish rule of law in society.

They said Rangpur Sugar Mill authorities in association with local influential and the police administration of the autocratic government led by Sheikh Hasina launched attack on the innocent tribal in the name of eviction on November 6, 2016.

They made the remarks while addressing a protest rally at Mukta Manch of Gaibandha Natya and Sangskritik Sangstha of the town here this morning marking the Santal Killing day.

Adibashi-Bangali Sanghati Parishad, Sahebganj Bagdafarm Bhumi Uddhar Sangram Committee, Jatiya Adibashi Parishad, ALRD and civic organization Jana-Uddyog jointly organised the programs.

Speaking on the occasion, they said on the ground of eviction, the miscreants vandalized the homesteads, set their houses on fire, they said adding the police also shot the tribal leaving three Santal men--Shyamol Hemrom, Mongal Mardy and RomeshTudu--dead and many injured.

Later, Thamas Hembrom filed a case accusing 33 people including local lawmaker Abul Kalam Azad. But, none was arrested in connection with the case.

The speakers said nine years have passed but the trial of santal killing case has not been disposed of making the relatives of the victims frustrated, the speakers said.
Executive director of ALRD and land rights worker Shamsul Huda, teacher of Dhaka University Robayet Ferdous, lawyer of high court Adv. Minhazul Haque Chowdhury, President of Poribesh Andolon district unit Waziur Rahman Raphel, convener of Adibashi-Bangali Sanghati Parishad Adv. Sirajul Islam Babu, Member Secretary of Jana-Uddyog Probir Chakrabartee, convener of Adibashi-Bangali Sanghati Parishad, Sadar upazila unit, Golam Rabbani Musa,  Adibashi leader Pricila Murmu and plaintiff of Santal killing case Thamas Hembrom addressed the rally.