 | I think that's about what our count was too ... |
At least 116 persons were killed in crossfire with law enforcing agencies across the country in last nine months from January 01 to September 30, 2008. A report of human rights organization Odhikar said of the deceased, 51 have been killed by RAB, 49 by police and ten by joint forces, two by BDR and four by coast guard.
| Even the coast guard gets in on the crossfires? |
It has been reported that witnessing the criminals dying one after another in crossfire, panic gripped the criminals and illegal drug traders and most of them crossed the border and took shelter in the neighbouring countries.
| I'd certainly skip town if I heard the RAB was looking for me ... |
The report added despite various measures taken by the caretaker government, death and torture in the hands of the members of different law enforcing agencies are on the rise.
During the period from January 01 to September 30, around 55 people were killed reportedly by RAB and police in jail custody during their interrogation.
"I keep telling you Chaudhary, ease up with the number seven truncheon."
"Sorry, Sarge, I keep locking my elbow on the follow-through."
"Well keep at it. Practice makes perfect!" |
A total of 219 women reportedly became victim to dowry related offense in last nine months. Of them, around 154 were killed and 57 tortured by their husband and at least eight women committed suicide.
| So there's 57 more men who should be introduced to the RAB ... |
During this period, around 113 persons became victim of acid violence. Among the victim, 60 were women, 30 men and 23 children including 12 girls and 11 boys.
| Assuming one perp per victim, that's 113 more who need to encounter a crossfire ... |
On the other hand, the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) killed 49 Bangladeshis, injured 29 and 53 were abducted.
| So the smuggling biz has taken a hit, has it ... |
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