Leader of the National Unity Front Azad Sally expressed the following views at a media briefing convened Wednesday:

[quote]The people of this country are living in fear. You cannot let a child go out. The police will shoot in broad daylight. There will be no trial. They will shoot. In this context, where is this country heading to? I have a government-issued weapon since 2002. The license is renewed annually. They are continuing to withhold this license since January this year even though there is a threat to my life .[/quote]

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