State witness ex-IGP Mamun produced before ICT in July Uprising case
On 2 September, Mamun pleaded guilty and sought mercy for his role in the atrocities during the July Uprising
Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun, former inspector general of police and the sole arrested accused in the case over alleged crimes against humanity during the July Uprising, was produced before International Crimes Tribunal-1 this morning.
Police brought Mamun, the state witness in the case, to the tribunal at 9:08am today (17 November) amid heightened security measures.
According to the tribunal administration, today's judicial proceedings are scheduled to commence at 11am.
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On 2 September, Mamun, who turned approver in the case against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, over atrocities committed during the July Mass Uprising, testified pleading guilty and seeking mercy for his role.
Regarding 5 August 2024, Mamun said on the morning of that day, he went to his office at the Police Headquarters as large numbers of students and citizens began entering through various routes, including Uttara and Jatrabari.
Between 12pm and 1pm, he learned that the prime minister would relinquish power, though her destination was unknown.
Later that afternoon, an army helicopter took him first to the Tejgaon Airport helipad and then to the Officers' Mess in the cantonment. Onboard were Special Branch (SB) Chief Monirul Islam, former DMP Commissioner Habib, DIG Amena, and later Additional DIG Proloy, Additional IGP Lutful Kabir, and others.
On 6 August, his appointment as IGP was cancelled, and while staying in the cantonment, he was arrested on 3 September, Mamun said.
He sought forgiveness from the families of the martyrs, the injured, the people of the country, and the ICT for his involvement.
