DHAKA -Two Bangladeshi Islamic militant leaders could be hanged within a month if they fail to appeal against their death sentences, the countryÂ’s top jailor said Monday.| Hanging Islamicists? Me like. |
The two top leaders of Jamayetul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) were blamed for a series of nationwide attacks on court, police and government buildings that began in August 2005 and killed 28 people, including four suicide bombers.
At the time of their sentencing, the men said they would not make an appeal. “The warrants of execution against the two and four others have come to Dhaka jail,” said Inspector General of Prisons Brigadier General Zakir Hassan. “The warrants were read out to them. They have now five more days to make an appeal to the Supreme Court or seek mercy to the president. If they don’t they will be hanged by between October 19 and26,” he said.
“When the warrants of execution were read out, Rahman and Bangla Bhai told our officers that they would not make any appeal. But still they have five days rethink,” he added.
| I agree, they should stick to their guns! Become a martyr! Greet those virgins! We'll celebrate right after you're gone. |
| Absolutely! And set a bunch of other examples while you're at it. |