Dhaka, July 12 (V7N) – The International Crimes Tribunal has stated that the possibility of granting a pardon to former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun will be considered—provided he truthfully discloses all details of his involvement, as well as that of co-accused individuals, in the July-August killings.

The directive came through a written order issued by the tribunal on Saturday. It stated that Abdullah Al Mamun would be called as a prosecution witness at an appropriate stage of the trial. The tribunal also directed prison authorities to keep him in a separate cell and ensure adequate security due to the sensitivity of the case.

This development follows a dramatic courtroom moment on July 10, when charges were formally framed against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and former IGP Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun for alleged crimes against humanity committed during the July 10 mass uprising. A total of five charges have been brought against the three accused.

During the hearing, Tribunal Judge Md. Mohitul Haque Enam Chowdhury asked Mamun whether he admitted to the charges. In response, the former IGP admitted his role and applied to become a public witness.

“The allegations of murder and genocide against us during the July-August movement are true. I plead guilty to this incident,” Mamun said in court. “I want to present the details of the crimes committed during the July-August movement to the court as a witness. I want to help the court in unraveling the mystery.”

Following his confession, the tribunal granted his application to testify and issued instructions regarding his detention and security.

Legal analysts suggest that his testimony could be a turning point in one of the most high-profile war crimes trials in Bangladesh’s recent history.

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