The senior lawyer, who is implicated in an attempted murder case, will remain on bail until the investigation report is submittedThe High Court has granted anticipatory bail to senior Supreme Court lawyer ZI Khan Panna in a case related to an alleged murder attempt during the July student movement. Panna will remain on bail until the investigation report of the case is submitted, according to Deputy Attorney General AKM Amin Uddin Manik. The case, registered at the Khilgaon Police Station on Oct 17, lists Panna as the 94th accused. Reacting to his inclusion in the case, Panna claimed “influential forces” were behind the move, adding: “These cases won’t silence me. Mind it, I am a freedom fighter.”Meanwhile, rights organisation Ain o Salish Kendra, or ASK, has condemned the case against Panna, calling it "unfortunate" and "unwarranted."

Source: bd News24 October 21, 2024 07:22 UTC