Dhaka: The International Crimes Tribunal-1 has deferred the delivery of its verdict in the case concerning the deaths of six individuals during the July Uprising of 2024 at Chankharpul in the capital. The verdict, initially set for January 20, will now be delivered on January 26, as announced by the tribunal on Tuesday. The tribunal, led by Chairman Justice Golam Mortuza Mozumder, stated that the verdict was not prepared by the initial date.
According to United News of Bangladesh, eight people are on trial for their alleged involvement in the incident. Among them, four are currently detained: former Shahbagh Police Station inspector Md Arshad Hossain, constable Md Sujan Mia, Md Imaz Hossain Iman, and Md Nasirul Islam. The other four accused, former Dhaka Metropolitan Police commissioner Habibur Rahman, former additional commissioner Sudip Kumar Chakraborty, former additional deputy commissioner of Ramna Division Shah Alam Md Akhtarul Islam, and former assistant commissioner Mohammad Imrul, remain at large.
The prosecution asserts that on August 5, 2024, police opened fire on a peaceful student movement at Chankharpul, resulting in the deaths of Shahriar Khan Anas, Sheikh Junayed, Md Yakub, Md Rakib Hawladar, Md Ismamul Haque, and Manik Mia Shahrik. Following the presentation of evidence against the accused, the tribunal framed charges on July 14 and ordered the trial to commence.