Dr Asif Nazrul, Law Adviser of the interim government, has announced that the trial for the child rape and murdered in Magura will commence within a week.

He said it while speaking at a press briefing at the ministry on Thursday.

“There are precedents of rape trials concluding in seven to eight days. We are ensuring swift justice in this case as well,” he stated.

Providing further updates, the law adviser confirmed that the autopsy of the victim would be completed within the day, with DNA samples already collected. The forensic report is expected within five days. So far, 12 to 13 individuals have recorded their statements under Section 161.

To expedite justice in such cases, he revealed plans to establish special tribunals dedicated to handling rape and sexual assault trials. Additionally, the government is aiming to issue an ordinance amending the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act by Sunday.

Adviser also issued a warning against any attempts to exploit the situation for political instability, asserting that the government would take necessary measures to maintain law and order.