Abdul Halim Dulal Sharif, father of slain Rifat Sharif, has expressed his satisfaction over the verdict in his son's murder case.
Barguna District and Sessions Judge Md Asaduzzaman on Wednesday convicted Rifat's wife Ayesha Siddika Minni and five others in the Rifat murder case and awarded them capital punishment.
In an instant reaction, Rifat’s father said, “Me and my family members are very happy to hear the verdict.” I thank Allah for that."
Rifat Sharif, 22, was hacked to death by criminals in front of his wife Minni in broad daylight in Barguna district town on June 26, 2019.
On July 16, Minni was taken to district police lines for interrogation. Later, she was shown arrested in the case at night.
On September 1, the same year, police submitted investigation report against 24 people. Of them, 10 are adults while 14 are juveniles.
On January 1, 2020, the court framed charges against Minni, who was on bail, and nine other adult accused in the murder case.