First July massacre probe report at ICT: 8 accused for killing 7 students during clash at Chankharpul
The investigation agency of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has submitted a full report accusing eight individuals in a case of genocide and crimes against humanity related to the killing of seven students during an anti-discrimination student protest in Dhaka's Chankharpul area on 5 August.
This is the first complete investigation report officially submitted to the tribunal among the cases filed over the killings during the July Uprising, marking the conclusion of the probe, said ICT Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam.
Among the accused are former Dhaka Metropolitan Police commissioner Habibur Rahman and seven other police officers.
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Four of the accused — Inspector Arshad, Constable Md Sujon, Constable Imaaj Hossain Iman, and Constable Nasirul Islam — are currently in custody.
According to the report, the accused used lethal force during the July uprising, opening fire in the Chankharpul area and killing students Shahriar Khan Anas, Sheikh Mahdi Hasan Zunaid, Md Yaqoob, Md Rakib Howlader, Md Ismamul Haque, and Manik Miah Shahri.
