Verdict today about three Habiganj men
International Crimes Tribunal-1 today will deliver the verdict in a case against three Habiganj men facing four charges of crimes against humanity committed during the 1971 Liberation War.
The three-member tribunal led by Justice Anwarul Haque with members Justice Md Shahinur Islam and Justice Md Shohrowardi fixed the date yesterday. Proceedings concluded on May 11.
Now in jail, Muhibur Rahman alias Boromian, 65, his younger brother Mujibur Rahman alias Angur Mian, 60, and their cousin Abdur Razzak, 63, of Baniachang upazila of Habiganj pleaded not guilty.
Wrapping up their arguments, the prosecution sought capital punishment saying they were able to prove all charges “beyond any doubt”. Refuting this, defence counsels prayed for acquittal.
If convicted, the accused may face the maximum penalty, capital punishment.
The prosecution pressed the charges against the brothers on May 17, 2015. Later, Razzak was implicated. They were indicted on September 29.
The prosecution produced 12 witnesses, including the case's investigation officer, and submitted several documents. Seven witnesses testified for the accused.
The four charges are over the killing of two freedom fighters, rape of two women, confinement and torture of an unarmed civilian, and torching and looting of the house of Maj Gen (retd) MA Rob, the Liberation War's deputy commander-in-chief.
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