Former Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun has stated that the decision to use deadly force, including helicopter gunfire and block raids, during the July uprising was made at the political level under Sheikh Hasina's directive. In a five-page deposition, Mamun outlined nightly meetings held at the then-Home Minister’s residence, attended by top officials from intelligence and law enforcement agencies. He noted that law enforcement leaders were eager to deploy lethal measures during the unrest.