Dhaka: A complaint was filed today with the Office of the Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) over the sensational murder of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi. Runi's brother, Nowsher Alam Roman, submitted the written complaint to ICT Chief Prosecutor Md Aminul Islam, seeking its registration and legal action under the International Crimes Tribunal Act following a proper investigation.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the complainant expressed that the family members of Sagar and Runi desire the International Crimes Tribunal to conduct a fair and proper investigation. They hope to identify the actual killers and those responsible for the murders, bring them to justice, and ensure exemplary punishment for the perpetrators.
Chief Prosecutor Aminul Islam informed reporters that a formal complaint had been submitted regarding the killing of the journalist couple. He stated, "I will examine whether the matter falls within the jurisdiction of the International Crimes Tribunal. If we find any evidence or any connection related to the Sagar-Runi murder in any of our investigations, we will provide the information to the relevant investigating agency."
The journalist couple was brutally murdered at their rented flat in the city's West Rajabazar area on February 11, 2012, in the presence of their four-year-old son, Mahir Sarwar Megh. In connection with the case, Runi's brother, Nowsher Alam Roman, filed a case with Sher-e-Bangla Nagar Police Station.