International Crimes Tribunal Records Testimonies in Two Cases on Monday
The International Crimes Tribunal recorded testimonies on Monday regarding the July mass uprising killing of Jasim Uddin and a 2015 extrajudicial killing case. The proceedings took place at the tribunal in Dhaka involving witnesses from locations including Agailjhara, Barishal, and Mohammadpur.
On Monday, the International Crimes Tribunal-1 in Dhaka recorded the formal deposition of Ruma Begum, the wife of Jasim Uddin. According to the verified facts of the case, Jasim Uddin was shot and killed during the July mass uprising while he was in the Mohammadpur area. His wife's testimony forms a crucial part of the ongoing judicial proceedings concerning the circumstances of his death during the mass protests.
During the proceedings at the tribunal, witness Ruma Begum provided a detailed account of the fallout from seeking justice. She stated that because she traveled to Dhaka to give her testimony at the tribunal, her eldest daughter was subjected to rape through local Awami League leaders. This allegation highlights the severe intimidation and security concerns surrounding witnesses participating in the tribunal's investigations.
Simultaneously, the International Crimes Tribunal-2 heard proceedings regarding a separate matter on Monday. The tribunal recorded the judicial statement of retired police constable Md. Mujibur Rahman in connection with a specific allegation of an extrajudicial killing that took place in the year 2015. This parallel proceeding addresses historical allegations of unlawful state violence running alongside the recent inquiries into the July uprising.
The dual hearings involve a wide network of individuals, locations, and entities noted in the official records. Mentioned names across the broader case contexts include Kohinoor Begum, Uzzal, Belal Mridha, Bushra, Jubayer Islam, Lamia, Abul Hasnat Abdullah, Ehsan Ullah, Jasim, Mahabul, Tipu Howlader, K. Kabir Molla, and Mahabul Islam. Geographic and institutional references span from the International Crimes Tribunal in Dhaka and Agailjhara, Barishal, to the Agailjhara Police Station, Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital, the 'Podekkhep' Human Development Centre, Allah Karim Mosque, and political organizations such as the Awami League and the BNP.
