Dhaka, Nov. 6 -- The trial of the murder of three Santals in Gobindaganj Upazila, Gaibandha, has yet to take place after nine years, as the government's promised action remains unfulfilled.

On Thursday, marking the ninth anniversary of the killings, speakers at separate events in Gaibandha and Gobindaganj called for justice, saying the Santal community continues to live in "fear and insecurity".

On Nov 6, 2016, authorities from Rangpur Sugar Mill in Gobindaganj Upazila attempted to evict the ethnic community from their homes.

Clashes broke out between the Santals and police, along with sugar mill workers and employees, leaving 30 Santals injured.

During the collision, several Santal houses were set on fire. Among those injured, Mangal...