Imran H Sarkar, 7 others sued for blasphemy in Barisal

Barisal, Mar 25 (UNB) – A blasphemy case was filed with a local court on Monday against eight bloggers, including Bloggers and Online Network Activists convener Imran H Sarkar.

Advocate Sultan Ahmed Khan, a leader of BNP-backed Jatiyatabadi Ainjibi Forum, filed the case with the Chief Judicial Magistrate Court under Sections 295 (Ka) and 109 of the Penal Code.

The other accused in the case are bloggers Asif Mohiuddin, Arifur Rahman, Omi Rahman Piyal, Arif Jebtik, Ibrahim Khalil, KM Mahdi Hasan and Biplob.

After hearing, Judge Masudur Rahman of the court fixed Wednesday for passing an order in this regard, said Advocate Mojibar Rahman Nantu, a leader of the forum who pleaded for the plaintiff.

The complainant said he lodged the case as the accused intentionally hurt his and others’ religious sentiments by defaming the ideology of Islam, Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SM), his family members and followers.

Imran is leading the blasphemy activities whereas his grandfather was executed by the liberation forces as a collaborator of the Pakistani occupation forces, he told the court.

Courtesy: UNB Connect