Shafiqul’s family members declined to speak to Prothom Alo about the trial on Wednesday. His mother was also not found at home.
Several villagers, speaking on condition of anonymity, said they were surprised that Shafikul was made an accused in the case even though he was in jail at the time of the incident.
He suspects that someone might have included his name due to enmity.
Speaking to Protom Alo over phone, Shafiqul Islam said he did not know how he was accused in the sabotage case. He is no longer staying at home due to fear of arrest.