Muktadesh Desk: Former IGP Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun, who was ousted in the July coup, has been sentenced to 5 years in prison. The verdict in the crime against humanity case against Rajasakshi Mamun has been read out.
On Monday afternoon, a three-member tribunal led by International Crimes Tribunal-1 judge Justice Md. Golam Mortuza Majumdar announced the verdict.
The other members of the tribunal are Justice Md. Shafiul Alam Mahmud and retired District and Sessions Judge Md. Mohitul Haque Enam Chowdhury.
Meanwhile, there are various discussions among the accused about the fate of Rajasakshi Mamun.
While reading the verdict, the tribunal said that former IG Mamun has apologized to the nation and the court. He will be given a lighter sentence. As a result, IG Mamun is not being hanged, he may be given a lighter sentence.
The judge read out the summary of the 453-page verdict divided into 6 parts. The verdict began at 12:34 p.m. The judge read out the summary of the verdict until more than 2:30 p.m.
This is the first verdict in the history of Bangladesh against a person holding the highest position in the government for genocide by the International Crimes Tribunal. The verdict in Hasina’s case was broadcast live on private television channels, including Bangladesh Television.
In addition, the trial proceedings were shown on big screens at every intersection in the capital.