Dhaka, April 22 -- The state on Tuesday informed the High Court that the investigation documents related to the murder case of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi have been destroyed in a fire at the Detective Branch (DB) office.

As a result, the investigative task force sought additional time, requesting a nine-month extension to continue its work. The High Court approved a six-month extension instead.

The order was passed on Tuesday by a High Court bench comprising Justice Fatema Najib and Justice Sikder Mahmudur Razi.

Advocate Shishir Manir appeared on behalf of the plaintiff, while senior lawyer Manzill Murshid represented the petitioner during the hearing.

On the night of February 11, 2012, journalist couple Sagar Sa...