One year has passed since the barbaric militant attack on Eid congregation at Sholakia in the district but investigation into the case has not yet ended.

The incident shattered the family of housewife Jharna Rani Bhowmik, who lost her life, being hit by a stray bullet during the gunfight between militants and police on the day. Eleven-year-old Shuvo is living a miserable life after losing his mother.

Shuvo Dev Bhowmik, younger son of Jharna Rani, yesterday said he cannot resist crying when he sees the picture of his mother and bullet ridden window. The bullet pierced the window and killed his mother.

Shuvo's elder brother is a part-time teacher at a college in Dhaka and his father Gouranga Nath Bhowmik holds a small job at a bidi factory.

Gouranga Nath demanded quick trial to the killing.  He said he has admitted Shuvo to Class VII of Mukul Niketan at Mymensingh as there in none in Kishoreganj to look after him. He stays in the school hostel there.  He said after the death of his mother Shuvo has become quieter.

Jharna Rani's elder son Basudev Bhowmik said his father has become hapless after the death of his mother.

Some noted persons of the area demanded quick disposal of the case and ensure punishment to the culprits to restore the heritage and honour of Sholakia Eidgah ground. 

The militants made a grenade attack at Azimuddin High School near Sholakia Eidgah ground on July 7 last year before Eid-ul-Fitr prayers. Two police constables -- Ansarul Haque and Zahirul Islam -- were killed when militants hacked them. 12 other police members were also injured.

Militant Abir was killed in gunfight with police.

On July 10, Pakundia Police Station officer-in-charge filed a case under Anti-terrorism Act.  Neo-JMB leader Jahangir Alam alias Rajib Gandhi has given confessional statement and provided important information.

A charge sheet in the case will be given at the soonest when the full report of the DNA profile will be available, said the OC.