Cox's Bazar, Sep 26 (V7N)- Salahuddin Ahmed, a prominent member of BNP's auxiliary committee, has been acquitted of two long-standing harassment cases by the Cox's Bazar Senior Judge Court. The acquittal came after 17 years of legal proceedings, during which neither government nor private witnesses appeared in court.

Speaking to the media outside the court on Thursday afternoon, Ahmed expressed relief, stating, "The court has released me from these baseless, politically motivated cases. Justice has been established today." He further criticized the ruling government, accusing it of filing false cases against political leaders, journalists, and ordinary citizens over the last 16 years, describing it as a tactic of the "fascist government." Ahmed also asserted that the dismissal of such cases would lead to the liberation of the country's people and democracy.

The cases, filed in 2007, were lodged by Badiur Rahman of Palakata and Mahmudul Haque of Badarkhali, both residents of Chakaria upazila in Cox's Bazar. Senior lawyer Ed. Abu Siddiq Osmani, representing Salahuddin Ahmed, explained that the court dismissed the cases under Section 249 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, citing the lack of witness appearances and the potential waste of court resources.

As news of Ahmed’s court appearance spread, the premises became crowded with his supporters and onlookers. His acquittal has been seen by many as a victory in the fight against politically driven legal harassment.

This ruling marks a significant moment in Salahuddin Ahmed's legal battles, reaffirming his claims of innocence in cases he has long described as "baseless and politically driven."

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