Dhaka, July 30 (V7N) — The High Court has voiced profound shame regarding the recent deaths during the quota reform protests, labeling each loss a tragedy. Justices Mustafa Zaman Islam and SM Masud Hossain Dolon made the statement during a hearing on a writ petition seeking an injunction against police violence and the release of six quota reform coordinators from Detective Branch custody.
 
“We are ashamed of the violence and the deaths related to the quota reform movement,” the bench said. The court emphasized that despite constitutional and legal provisions, adherence to the law has been lacking. "The CRPC outlines police conduct, and we will not engage in actions that harm the nation," they added.
 
The hearing was adjourned, with a follow-up session scheduled for tomorrow. Barristers Sara Hossain, ZI Khan Panna, Aneek R Haque, and Manjur Al Matin represented the petitioners, while Additional Attorneys General SM Munir, Sheikh Md Morshed, and Barrister Mehedi Hasan Chowdhury represented the state.
 
The courtroom experienced commotion when the state’s lawyers alleged that the petition was filed with a specific agenda. Barrister Aneek later addressed a press conference, clarifying that the petition aimed to protect students' lives and prevent indiscriminate police actions, not serve any political purpose.
 
Earlier, a writ petition was filed seeking the release of the six coordinators from DB custody and an order to prevent firing on protesters. The petition named various government officials as respondents.
 
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