Dhaka, Oct 06 (V7N) – Six years after the brutal murder of BUET student Abrar Fahad, the case has yet to reach a final resolution. Despite verdicts from both the trial court and the High Court, proceedings at the Appellate Division have not yet begun, according to the lawyers of the accused.

Abrar’s father, Barkat Ullah, has urged the authorities to ensure a swift conclusion to the case and deliver justice without further delay.

Abrar, a second-year student in BUET’s Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, was beaten to death on October 7, 2019, inside room 2011 of Sher-e-Bangla Hall. His body was later found on the staircase of the dormitory.

Following the incident, Abrar’s father filed a murder case against 25 leaders and activists of the then BUET unit of the Chhatra League.

Nearly two years later, the trial court sentenced 20 of the accused to death and the remaining five to life imprisonment. The High Court, in a verdict delivered in March this year, upheld the trial court’s ruling. However, several convicts have since appealed against the High Court verdict, claiming there were legal errors in both judgments, said defense lawyer Azizur Rahman Dulu.

The state prosecution has stated that further decisions will be taken after reviewing the appeals.

Meanwhile, Abrar’s father expressed frustration over the prolonged delay and said that the family continues to live under security concerns. He called upon the government to ensure their safety and expedite justice.

Social analysts have warned that such long delays in resolving high-profile cases may embolden perpetrators and erode public trust in the justice system.

To honor Abrar’s memory, the Sher-e-Bangla Hall administration at BUET has installed a memorial plaque within the hall premises, commemorating the young student whose death sparked a nationwide outcry against campus violence.

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