Limon's remarkable resilience

We are delighted to learn that Limon Hossain, whose case brought Rab's gross highhandedness to the spotlight, has defied all odds to become a lawyer. He has set an example of outstanding resilience and determination.

In 2011, a Rab team shot him, "having mistaken" him for a notorious criminal. Limon later lost his leg. As if that was not enough, Rab framed two cases against him, which was clearly a cover-up tactic. However, the government withdrew the cases two years later, having found no merit in them. We thank National Human Rights Commission and Ain O Salish Kendra (ASK) for providing him with consistent legal assistance and support. Currently, there is a trial underway against six Rab personnel. We hope that justice will be done and the perpetrators will be given their due. 

Rab's then-chief Mokhlesur Rahman admitted that Limon was a shootout victim. And this beg questions about the functioning of the law enforcing agency and its accountability. We believe that there should be institutional reforms within the force to prevent repetition of similar misconduct. And all those involved in such a scheme should  be committed to the law. Members crossing the line or violating the rules of engagement should not be covered up by the institution. Such incidents in which an innocent has to suffer greatly because of acts of some members of the security forces must not be repeated.