Dhaka: The International Crimes Tribunal-1 is set to deliver its verdict in the case concerning the killing of six individuals during the July Uprising of 2024 at Chankharpul in the capital. The decision is anticipated to be announced on Monday. The tribunal, led by Chairman Justice Golam Mortuza Mozumder, had previously deferred the verdict on January 20, after initially setting that date for judgment delivery.
According to United News of Bangladesh, eight individuals are currently facing trial in this case. Among them, four are detained: former Shahbagh Police Station inspector (operations) Md Arshad Hossain, constable Md Sujan Mia, Md Imaz Hossain Iman, and Md Nasirul Islam. The remaining 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, are reportedly absconding.
The prosecution details that on August 5, 2024, police allegedly opened fire on a peaceful student movement at Chankharpul, resulting in the deaths of six individuals. The victims were identified as 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 commencement of the trial.