Agartala: July 12: Locals in Agartala gathered outside the city’s court on Friday, demanding swift justice in the murder case of Durga Prasanna Deb, also known as Vicky. Raju Barman, the prime accused, faces calls for his immediate hanging. The residents held placards and chanted slogans, emphasizing that Barman should not be granted bail under any circumstances.
Vicky’s wife, speaking to the media, echoed the sentiment, urging authorities not to grant bail to Raju Barman. She expressed concern that if he were released, more lives could be lost prematurely.
Lawyer Shankar Lodh confirmed that Raju Barman has been produced in court, with a request for 10 days of police remand.
Durga Prasanna Deb, the secretary of Bharat Ratna Sangha Club, was fatally shot on April 30 in the Salbagan area under Airport police station. Police investigations identified Raju as the main suspect. After an extensive two-month search across various locations, Raju was apprehended in Guwahati. During the investigation, several others were also arrested, including Raju’s brother, Rakesh Barman. The police recovered the murder weapon from the Durga Bari tea garden area.
