The cross-examination of Jamal Uddin, father of slain lawyer Saiful Islam Alif and plaintiff in the murder case, continues at the Speedy Trial Tribunal in Chattogram. On Wednesday, defense lawyers questioned him before Judge Md Zahidul Haque’s court. One of the accused, Chinmoy Krishna Das, appeared virtually, while other defendants were present in person.

According to Assistant Public Prosecutor Md Raihanul Wazed Chowdhury, the cross-examination of Jamal Uddin has been postponed about four times due to repeated time petitions from Chinmoy Krishna Das’s defense. The court again accepted a new time request on Wednesday and set May 20 as the next date. Cross-examinations for other accused, including Deb, Sukanta, and Bidhan, have already been completed.

The case stems from the killing of lawyer Saiful Islam Alif on November 26, 2024, during a clash at the Chattogram court area. Jamal Uddin filed a murder case naming 31 people, later expanded to 39 accused after investigation. Currently, 26 are in custody and 13 remain absconding, with the trial being closely monitored due to its public significance.