Killers of Abrar will be punished: Law minister

Law Minister Anisul Huq today said the murderers of Abrar Fahad will be produced before court and will get due punishment.

He made the remark at Brahmanbaria's Akhaura Railway Station around 10am today while going his home in Kasba Upazila of the district.  

Terming the murder as grievous blow, the minister added the killers will be punished regardless of their motive and political identity.   

Abrar Fahad, 21, a resident of Sher-e-Bangla Hall and a second-year student of Buet, was beaten to death on Monday night by some Chhatra League men over his alleged affiliation with Jamat-e-Islami's student wing Chhatra Shibir.

Abrar's father Barkat Ullah filed a case last night with Chawkbazar police station against 19 leaders and activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League, Buet unit.
Nine people have been arrested so far over the murder.