The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) yesterday started quizzing Harkat-ul-Jihad (Huji) leader Arif Hasan Suman in connection with the Ramna Batamul blast during Pahela Baishakh celebration on April 14, 2001.CID Inspector Abu Hena Mohammad Yusuf took Suman, who is also an accused in August 21 grenade attack on Awami League rally in 2004, to their custody in the afternoon. Suman was produced before a court on April 28 with a prayer for a remand of 10 days, but the court granted three days. “We will quiz him to collect information about the entire plan of the blast and the names of those behind the brutal incident,” said the CID inspector while talking to The Daily Star.
Earlier, Huji boss Mufti Hannan in his confessional statement said Suman was the carrier of the bombs exploded at Ramna Batamul. Intelligence officials said though Suman confessed to his involvement in August 21 grenade attack before the magistrate on April 25, they are not satisfied with his statement. They would
| Hmmm... How's his heart? He doesn't look too healthy to me. Sure do hope he doesn't die of heart failure whilst being moved. |
| I hear the stairwell leading to the TFI cell is a little slippery. Especially when mopped and waxed. Be careful in that stairwell, Suman ... |