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War-crimes investigators finalise report in two cases

BSS . Dhaka
26 Oct 2021 00:23:17 | Update: 26 Oct 2021 00:23:17
War-crimes investigators finalise report in two cases

The investigation agency of the International Crimes Tribunal, Bangladesh, has finalised probe reports in two cases of crimes against humanity committed during our War of Liberation.

Of the cases, the investigation agency finalised report in a case against 13 Kurigram men, of which 11 have already been arrested.

Confirming the matter to the journalists at a press briefing held at its Dhanmandi office, the investigation agency coordinator M Sanaul Huq said they have prepared 375-page probe report in three volumes and will soon submit it to the chief prosecutor's office soon.

"We had initiated the probe on January 30, 2018, and concluded it on October 24, 2021. We have brought 16 charges against the accused," Huq said.

The probe body also finalised report in another case of crimes against humanity against four Satkhira men, of which three are yet to be arrested. The investigation agency prepared a 175-page report on the case.

The probe was started on November 24, 2019 and concluded on October 24, 2021.

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