Journalist acquitted in murder case
Our Correspondent, Barisal
Ajmir Hossain Talukder, Jhalakati correspondent of national daily Dinkal and a journalist of regional daily Ajker Paribarton was acquitted in two murder cases. His name was added to the list of accused when the charge sheets were framed later though he was not an FIR-named accused in the cases. On August 16, 2002, Ajmir was called to Jhalakati sadar thana and arrested. Police had told him that he was arrested on instructions from a top leader of the ruling party in the district. His bail prayer was rejected by a magistrate. After ten days, he was granted bail by the Jhalakati District Judge. After trial, District Judge ATM Mezbahuddowla and Second Additional District Judge Md Anwar Pasha in separate verdicts on March 17 and March 9 acquitted Ajmir and other accused in the two cases.
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