A court in Sylhet has sentenced one individual to death and three others to life imprisonment in the 2020 Murari Chand (MC) College dormitory gang rape case. The Sylhet Speedy Trial Tribunal, presided over by Judge Swapan Kumar Sarkar, delivered the verdict today, acquitting four other accused in the case. The convicted individuals are Saifur Rahman, who received the death penalty, and Shah Mahbubur Rahman Rony, Tarekul Islam Rony, and Arjun Laskar, who were sentenced to life imprisonment. The acquitted accused are Ainuddin alias Ainul, Misbaul Islam alias Rajan, Rabiul, and Mahfuzur Rahman. The court based its decision on testimonies from 24 witnesses and DNA evidence matching six of the eight accused.
FAQs
When did the incident occur?
The incident occurred on the night of September 25, 2020.
What happened during the incident?
A couple was intercepted by several youths in front of the main gate of MC College. The husband was confined while the young woman was gang-raped. The couple was later assaulted, robbed of cash and valuables, and their vehicle was detained.
Who delivered the verdict?
The verdict was delivered by the Sylhet Speedy Trial Tribunal Judge Swapan Kumar Sarkar.
How many accused were there in the case?
There were eight accused in the case.
