Dhaka, Nov 17 (V7N) – Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun has been produced before the International Crimes Tribunal for the pronouncement of the verdict in the July uprising case. He was brought to the tribunal under tight security at around 8:30 am on Monday (November 17).

Security has been significantly strengthened around the Supreme Court and tribunal premises, with both the army and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) deployed since early morning. Authorities say the measures are part of heightened precautions ahead of the high-profile verdict.

Earlier, the Supreme Court administration issued letters to the Army Headquarters requesting deployment—first last Thursday when the verdict date was announced and again on Sunday (November 16). Army personnel had been deployed on both occasions.

Tribunal Set to Deliver Verdict

The verdict will be delivered by the three-member International Crimes Tribunal-1, headed by Justice Golam Mortuza Majumder. The other members are Justice Md. Shafiul Alam Mahmud and Judge Md. Mohitul Haque Enam Chowdhury.

Among the accused, Sheikh Hasina and Asaduzzaman Khan remain absconding. Former IGP Mamun is the only accused in custody.

Mamun’s Earlier Confession

On July 10, the day formal charges were framed, Mamun admitted his involvement in crimes against humanity committed during the July mass uprising. He also submitted an application expressing his willingness to testify as a witness.

The verdict—one of the most anticipated rulings following the July uprising—is expected to have significant national implications.

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