Police seek to show ex-CJ Khairul Haque arrested in another case

Police have filed an application to show former chief justice ABM Khairul Haque as arrested in a murder case filed with Jatrabari Police Station in the capital.

The application was submitted on Saturday (16 May), Jatrabari Police Station Sub-Inspector Md Ibrahim Khalil, the investigation officer of the case, confirmed today (18 May).

He said no date has yet been fixed by the court for a hearing on the application.

According to the application, Khairul Haque is already in jail custody in connection with another case, and investigators have found preliminary evidence of his involvement in the new case. It also states that showing him arrested in this case is necessary for a fair and proper investigation.

According to the case statement, a student named Khobaib, 20, was killed on 5 August 2024 during the July Uprising when armed men opened fire on protesters in Jatrabari.

The victim's brother, Zobayer Ahmed, filed the case on 16 November 2024, naming 80 individuals, including former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

Meanwhile, a writ challenging the legality of repeatedly showing Khairul arrested was filed on 13 May by his son and lawyer, Ashik Ul Haque.

Yesterday, the High Court directed authorities not to harass or show Khairul arrested in further cases without specific legal grounds.

He was arrested on 24 July last year from his residence in the capital's Dhanmondi area and has remained in custody since then.