ICT issues public notice seeking info on July-Aug 'massacre'

The International Crimes Tribunal's investigation agency has issued a public notice, seeking information on the alleged 'massacre' during the Anti-discrimination Student Movement in July and August, reports bdnews24.com.

The agency urged people to provide details of any killings during that period and to contact the tribunal's Dhaka office in a notification signed by its coordinator Md Mazharul Hoque on Saturday.

The notice guarantees confidentiality for all informants and invites submissions of documents,

photos, or any relevant media related to the events.

On Thursday, following its resumption of proceedings, the tribunal issued arrest warrants for former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 45 others on two charges of attempting to perpetrate mass killings in a bid to suppress the student-led movement.

The investigation agency said between Jul 1 and Aug 5, forces from the then government, along with ruling coalition-affiliated groups, participated in efforts to suppress the student movement.

The public is encouraged to share any information on killings, severe injuries, arson, looting, or other crimes occurred during that time, said the notification.

On Aug 5, Awami League chief Hasina resigned her premiership and fled to India in the face of a civil uprising.

An arrest warrant has also been issued against Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, who was also the road transport minister in the Hasina administration.

The tribunal has ordered them to appear in court by Nov 18.