The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs of Bangladesh has revoked the official gazette recognition of 53 individuals listed as 'July Fighters' from the Rangpur Division due to allegations of irregularities and inconsistencies in the list. The decision, signed by Deputy Secretary (Gazette) Haridas Thakur on November 17, includes eight individuals from Pirgachha upazila. The cancellation was made under the authority of the July Uprising Martyrs’ Family and Fighters’ Welfare and Rehabilitation Ordinance, 2025, and the Rules of Business 1996. This marks the first time the ministry has taken such an action since the recognition of July Fighters began. Currently, the number of recognized martyrs stands at 836, while the total number of wounded or July Fighters in three categories—severely injured, moderately injured, and injured—remains at 13,800. The order takes immediate effect, signaling a stricter verification process for official recognition of July Fighters.