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The government will form a judicial probe committee to investigate the killings during yesterday's anti-quota movement also keep patience until HC decisions come out , Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said today (17 July).
In her address to the nation this evening, the PM also said the apex court is set to announce its verdict on the quota system soon.
"I believe students will get the right verdict," she said.
She also said the government had appealed the HC verdict and the court had set a date for the hearing. Students were also given the chance to make their voices heard.
She said if there was a legal way to solve this, then no one needed to take to the streets.
"I request all to be patient till the verdict," she said.
The prime minister said, "I believe that those who are involved in the quota reform movement have nothing to do with these terrorists. Rather, terrorists are entering into the movement and creating conflict and anarchy. Those involved in such incidents will be identified and appropriate punishment will be ensured.
"I will do whatever support is necessary for the families of those who have been killed."
Sheikh Hasina said, "I declare unequivocally that action will be taken to ensure that those who have committed murder, looting and terrorist activities, whoever they may be, receive appropriate punishment."
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