the deceased by surrounding him. On this aspect, in the cross-examination, the Investigating Officer stated thus: “ PW4 Saidar Ali has stated before me that he saw hulla near L.P. School while he was returning from the market. This witness has not stated before me that he alongwith Ainul were going in a motor cycle. This witness has not stated before me that he saw accused Alaluddin, Nur Islam, Nurul, Kadir Criminal Appeal No. 1637 of 2021 Page 19 of 23and Jilani assaulted Sahabuddin by means of dao. This witness has not mentioned the name of Abdul Kadir Jilani before me. This witness has stated before me the name of Rustam, Mamrus and Tahiruddin. This witness has not stated before me that kadir surrendered before police station.” (emphasis added) Thus, there are material omissions which affect the reliability of the witness. Thus, it is very doubtful whether PW-4 had seen the assault on the deceased. 14. PW-5 stated that at about 8.00 p.m., he saw the deceased, appellant nos. 2, 3