The Faizabad Dharna case judgement provides an opportunity for Pakistan to reaffirm its commitment to its founding principles and pave the way for a brighter, more accountable future.
Like thousands of other people in East Bengal, he had made the mistake, the fatal mistake of running within sight of a Pakistani army patrol. He was 24 years old, a slight man surrounded by soldiers. He was trembling, because he was about to be shot.