Inu demands Zia\\\'s posthumous trial for Col Taher murder

Information Minister Hasanul Huq Inu demanded on Tuesday posthumous trial and punishment to former president Ziaur Rahman for killing freedom fighter Col Abu Taher, reports UNB.
"General Zia killed freedom fighter Taher on this day in 1976 as part of his deep-rooted conspiracy to perpetuate his power," he said.
Inu, also Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) president, urged all to be vocal to press for the posthumous punishment of Zia, whom he brands as a villain of history, and all those involved in Taher killing.
The minister further said there are instances of posthumous trials in the world for such heinous offences.
Inu also urged all to forge a political alliance to drive out the evil forces of war criminals and militancy from Bangladesh's soil forever.
The minister was addressing a discussion marking the 39th death anniversary of Col Taher, a sector commander during the 1971 Liberation War of Bangladesh, at the party's city office after placing wreaths at his portrait.
Inu said though they lost Taher, Zia could not survive as he also lost power. "It's clear through the court verdict that the secret execution was an injustice, and General Zia was a cold-blooded killer."