Several police officials have been presented before the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in connection with the burning of six bodies in Ashulia, Savar, during the student protests in July and August. They are facing charges of crimes against humanity.
On Sunday morning, shortly after 10:30 am, the accused were brought from prison to the tribunal in a prison van.
Sources confirm that the investigation into the case has been completed, and the prosecution is expected to submit the investigation or progress report today.
The case stems from two complaints filed with the tribunal on September 11 last year. As both complaints were nearly identical, they were merged into a single case.
Earlier, on December 24, arrest warrants were issued against several individuals, including former local Member of Parliament Saiful Islam. He remains absconding.
Other accused in the case include:
Md Abdullahil Kafi, former Additional Superintendent of Police (Crime & Operations), Dhaka District
Md Shahidul Islam, former Additional Superintendent of Police (Savar Circle)
AFM Sayed, then Officer-in-Charge (OC)
Md Arafat Hossain, Detective Branch Inspector
Sub-Inspector Malek
Constable Mukul
All of these accused have been taken into custody.
