ICT publishes notice on newspapers ordering Hasina, Kamal to surrender before 24 June
The notice says proceedings will continue in their absence if they do not appear before the tribunal within the next seven days
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has published a notice on newspapers ordering former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal to surrender before the tribunal.
The tribunal's registrar issued this notice today (17 June) following the tribunal's directive. The notice has been published in two newspapers. It says proceedings will continue in their absence if they do not appear before the tribunal within the next seven days.
On 16 June, the tribunal led by Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mazumdar ordered the issuance of this notice following an application by the tribunal's prosecution.
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ICT also fixed 24 June for the next hearing on a case filed over allegations of crimes against humanity against Hasina and Kamal committed during last year's July Uprising.
Earlier on 1 June, the tribunal accepted the charges against Hasina and two others, including Kamal and former inspector general of police Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun.
On that day, arrest warrants were issued against Kamal and Mamun.
According to the prosecution's complaint submitted to the tribunal, Hasina is responsible for the killing of 1,400 students and civilians across the country between 16 July and 5 August.
The prosecution alleges that the killings were carried out by law enforcement agencies, members of the Awami League, Chhatra League, and Jubo League under the direct orders, incitement, and provocation of Sheikh Hasina.
The prosecution also stated that there is evidence that deadly weapons were used to suppress the movement on her orders.
Hasina is currently residing in India after fleeing there following a mass uprising during July-August last year.
