Dhaka, Nov. 1 -- After the government changeover on Aug 5, 2024, freedom fighter Manik Pashari of Pirojpur - a witness in the war crimes case against Jamaat-e-Islami leader Delwar Hossain Sayedee - went into hiding.

The freedom fighter's house in the Sadar Upazila's Chithlia village was torched at the time. He went to his daughter's home in Gopalganj's Tungipara for refuge.

He was unable to return home before his death. He lost a son, a daughter, and a son-in-law during his time in hiding, but could not see them.

In the face of threats, fear and panic, many other members of his family have also left the area, said Manik's daughter Shimu on Saturday night.

Manik died on Oct 24 in Tungipara. He was 87.

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