Dhaka Holey Artisan bakery attack

DHAKA: The Bangladesh High Court on Monday commuted the death sentences of seven militants to imprisonment until death in connection with the Holey Artisan Bakery attack in 2016. The bench of Justice Shahidul Karim and Justice Md Mostafizur Rahman also fined the convicts 50,000 takas each. This decision came after the conclusion of the hearing on the death reference and appeals in the case, as confirmed by Deputy Attorney General Bashir Ahmed and defence lawyer Ariful Islam.

In accordance with the Code of Criminal Procedure, any death sentences issued by lower courts are subject to review by the High Court.

On the night of July 1, 2016, five militants, armed with crude bombs, machetes, and pistols, seized the O’ Kitchen restaurant and Holey Artisan Bakery in Gulshan and took the guests and staff hostage. They killed 22 people, including three Bangladeshis, seven Japanese, nine Italians, and one Indian.

The horrific event ended when the attackers were neutralised by commandoes and remaining hostages rescued alive. Attorney General Abu Mohammad Amin Uddin told IANS that he, on behalf of the state, will appeal the verdict. The seven accused are Jahangir Hossain, Aslam Hossain alias Rash, Abdus Sabur Khan, Rakibul Hasan Reagan, Hadisur Rahman, Shariful Islam alias Khaled, and Mamunur Rashid. (IANS)

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