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Candle lighting rally

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A candle lighting rally was  carried out at Salakati in protest against killing of ABMSU leader Lafikul. The was organized by ABMSU and was participating by ABSU, AKRSU, bengali Federation, Santhali Student's Union and many organizations. The rally was started from Salakati anchalik Abmsu office and concluded at Railway gate.

Thousands housands of activists from various student's union and civilians participated and demanded early arrests of main culprits.The ABMSU demanded CBI inquiry into Lafikul murder,arrest main culprits and provide safety and security to the persons of the region.

Moinuddin Ali,ABMSU leader said that main culprits should be nabbed  as soon as possible.He said that culprits should not be spared.

Hiteswar Barman AKRSU president while participating the rally demanded stern actions against Lafikul murder.He has alleged due to insincerity from government Lafikul had to face killing.

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