'Speedy trial courts to help curb crimes'
Sony's parents call on Khaleda
UNB, Dhaka
Parents of Sabequnnahar Sony, who was killed in a shootout on the BUET campus last year, thanked Prime Minister Khaleda Zia for introducing speedy trial courts for disposal of sensational cases.They also appreciated the government's declaration that nobody would be spared for criminal offences and rule of law would be established. They expressed their views when they called on the prime minister at her office yesterday afternoon. No-1 Speedy Trial Court in the city on Sunday condemned three people to death and sentenced five others to life imprisonment in the Sony murder case. Sony's father Habibur Rahman Bhuiyan and mother Dilara Begum said the government's moves reflected its commitment to establishing rule of law and earned confidence of the people. They hoped that these trials would have deterrent impact on the criminals and would reduce crime. Mentioning her firm commitment to establishing rule of law and ensuring trial of the criminals, the prime minister said that various steps had been taken in this regard. She regretted that the nation had lost a talented student and the death of Sony was an irreparable loss not only to the family but also to the country. Khaleda hoped that crimes would reduce if exemplary punishment were given. She sought cooperation from all quarters including the guardians in this regard.
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