Bombs were planted in Aynaghar to assassinate investigators: ICT chief prosecutor
"When we unknowingly entered one centre, we found bombs had been planted there," he said
Highlights:
- ICT uncovered three of the most complex secret detention centres
- The TFI cell, a semi-underground facility, was found in a concealed state
- Investigators found bombs planted there, some fitted with timers
International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam today (6 April) alleged that bombs were planted at one of the secret detention centres built during the previous Awami League regime "to assassinate Aynaghar investigators".
"When we unknowingly entered one centre, we found bombs had been planted there – some fitted with timers. It appears that there was an apparent attempt to assassinate those who were conducting the investigation," he told reporters on the tribunal premises in Dhaka.
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Tajul said he was present at the time.
The ICT chief prosecutor also said they have uncovered three of the most complex secret detention centres and among them, the Taskforce for Interrogation (TFI) cell, a semi-underground facility, was found in a concealed state.
"The area had been sealed off by erecting walls, which had to be demolished during the investigation," he said.
He added that the entire area had been filled with garbage, which investigators had to clear in order to expose the crime scenes.
Tajul was speaking to reporters today amid allegations of slow progress of the July uprising trials.
He hoped that formal charges in two cases lodged over the genocide and crimes against humanity committed during the July-August mass uprising would be filed within this month.
"We have so far received the drafts of the probe reports of the three cases. One case is against the ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina over her command responsibility in all the crimes, and the other two were filed over genocide and crimes against humanity committed in Ashulia and Chankharpul, respectively," he said.
"As the prosecution has yet to reveal the findings, many may assume that no real investigation has taken place. However, once formal charges are submitted, people will begin to understand the extent of what has been uncovered," he added.
