Inspector General of Police (IGP) Nur Mohammad yesterday said the police are taking time to complete the investigation of the August 21, 2004 grenade attack case in a bid to avoid further controversies.
"The case is very sensitive and there have been a lot of controversies over the investigation of it." the IGP told reporters after giving out prizes to winners at a sports event in Shaheed Police Memorial School and College in the capital.
"We don't want any controversy after indictments. The charge sheet will be submitted after an elaborate examination," he told the reporters when asked about the possible time of submitting the charge sheet.
Nur Mohammad also said further investigation might unearth small clues leading to vital information.
Asked whether actions will be taken against police officers for negligence in the investigation, the IGP said, "If you examine the statistics, you will see punitive actions have been taken against many senior police officials, once allegations against them were proven."
The IGP on February 18 said actions will be taken against those police personnel who will be found responsible for the flaws in the previous investigation of the grenade attack, although he added that nothing will be done until the present investigation is completed.
The grenade attack on an Awami League (AL) rally on Bangabandhu Avenue in the city left 24 AL leaders and activists dead and scores injured.
During the immediate past regime of BNP-Jamaat-led four-party alliance government, investigation officials of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested Joj Mia who said wanted criminals Joy and Subrata Bain had orchestrated the grenade attacks.
Later, it was found that some of the CID officials, influenced by the then government, forced Joj Miah to sign on the statement.
The newly appointed investigation officials also revealed that now banned Harkat-ul Jihad al-Islami (Huji) was behind the attack.