Shahidul Islam, the father-in-law of slain Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) panel mayor Nazrul Islam, has alleged that he was receiving threats from Rapid Action Battalion (RAB). “I am being threatened for speaking out against RAB.” Now, I am fearing for my life,” Shahidul Islam told reporters after giving his deposition before a government probe body on Thursday.Shahidul, however, did not elaborate the claim when reporters inquired about the threat.He also said people are scared to give testimony because all the prime accused are still at the large.The seven-member probe body, which formed in line with the High Court (HC) order to investigate seven murder in Narayanganj, held its second phase mass hearing at the Narayanganj Circuit House. The body started recording the deposition around 10:00am. At least 60 people including Shahidul gave depositions before the probe body on the day, reports our Narayanganj correspondent. Shahidul, who created a sensation by alleging that it was RAB men who killed Nazrul and six others after abduction on April 27 in exchange of Tk 6 crore from Siddhirganj Awami League leader Nur Hossain and a few others, also pointed out that a deep sense of insecurity and panic was prevailing as the accused have not been arrested. “People do not dare to give deposition in fear of prime suspect Nur Hossain and his associates,” he said.Shahidul also threatened to wage movement if the three RAB members, who were forced to retire over the allegation of their involvement in the killings, were not arrested in two or three days. “We still remain calm as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina assured us of proper investigation into the incident,” he added.Meanwhile, the probe body has decided to hold another public hearing on the abduction on killing on May 17.The hearing will be held at Shiddhirganj Power Plant in Narayanganj instead of the District’s Circuit House, the committee chief, Md Shahjahan, announced at a press briefing.If necessary, the committee will interrogate the three RAB members who were forced to retire, he said. “There is progress in probe but we will not make it public for the sake of the investigation,” Md Shahjahan said.
